The Iowa Youth Writing Project (IYWP) is an arts outreach organization based at the University of Iowa that empowers, inspires, and engages K-12 youth throughout the state using language arts and creative thinking.
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IYWP Trivia Night!
Friday, March 21, 2025
We're turning 15! Come celebrate with a night of trivia at The Green House on May 12th from 7p-9p.
IYWP Write-a-thon!
Friday, March 21, 2025
This event will include a short presentation from Dr. Liz Corson about how families can help support developing childhood literacy skills, several guided writing activities with all supplies and snacks provided
IYWP Short Story and Poetry Contest
Friday, March 21, 2025
Iowa-City area young writers: submit a short story or poetry to our contest by April 7th, 2025!
