The Origin Project (TOP) seeks to inspire young people to discover and release their inner voices through the art of writing about their unique origins.

To learn more about the Origin Project, head over to the About page.

To learn how to submit your work, view the Requirements page for specific instructions.

Need some inspiration? Check out Writing Prompts! Teachers, use your favorite writing prompts to inspire your students! We will be adding more writing prompts and ideas weekly.

The Origin Project is about you, your identity, your story, and your family's story. We want to read your story told in your voice. If you are having a difficult time writing--then try writing about a place or a person--any experience that helped you understand who you are or what is important to you. Write a poem, a memoir, an essay, a story or draw, paint, or create a visual representation of who you are! Feel free--express yourself!

Photo Credit: "Shenandoah" by William Calli