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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A message from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to the Iowa Youth Writing Project community
Monday, August 11, 2025
After careful evaluation and consideration, due to ongoing funding challenges CLAS has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Iowa Youth Writing Project effective Dec. 31, 2025.
Writers Unbound Summer Camp
Thursday, July 24, 2025
It has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to announce that the IYWP is bringing back our summer camp!
From August 11th-15th, campers aged 11-14 are invited to become Writers Unbound with the IYWP!
Finding Your Voice: Summer 2025 College Essay Writing
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
As a high school junior or senior, you will get your test scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation in order—but what about that last crucial item, the college application essay? How can you convey your goals, personality, and sense of self in just a few hundred words?
