The Iowa Youth Writing Project (IYWP) is an arts outreach organization that empowers, inspires, and engages K-12 youth throughout the state using language arts and creative thinking.

We provide one-of-a-kind writing, publishing, and creative learning opportunities to Iowa’s children and teens.

To ensure that all young people can participate, the IYWP provides programs at little or no cost, thanks to the time, energy, and creativity of IYWP volunteers, partnerships with local organizations and institutions, and the generosity of community members.

Effective December 2025, the University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has discontinued its 13-year partnership with the IYWP.

As we work to find a new institutional home and secure sustained funding, we will be suspending all weekly programming and large-scale annual events, such as our Middle School Writing Conference.

To inquire about small-scale special events (pop-up workshops, festival appearances, etc), please email admin@iywp.org.