National Writing Project of Acadiana

On Wednesdays, We Write

Want to support NWP-A?

In just ONE WEEK, we'll be hosting a fundraiser at Raising Cane's Pinhook! Gather your family and friends, enjoy a meal, and simply mention NWP-A at checkout. Raising Cane's will generously donate 15% of net sales to support our programs and events.

We can't wait for this fundraiser and hope to see you there!

Join NWP’s Write Out! Write Out invites everyone—educators, students, families, and friends—to step outside the walls of classrooms, homes, and workspaces to write and connect. Write Out 2026 will take place October 11–25. This year’s theme, Write Where We Stand, centers writing in the places that shape and sustain us.

Write Out Place-Based Learning with the National Writing Project

Meet these adorable adoptable pets from Acadiana Animal Aid! Recently, middle school writers joined us for our Paws and Pens event, where they used their creativity to write pet biographies for these deserving animals. Swipe through to read their stories, and you just might meet your new best friend!

Our first Short Story Society of the semester was amazing! A huge thank you to our wonderful facilitator, Lindsey Arvie, for leading such a fun and engaging session. We loved seeing everyone's creativity and can't wait to do it again. We hope to see you at our next Short Story Society on November 12th!

On Wednesdays, We Write 🍂

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For more information, visit the link below!

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Paws and Pens Fall 2026! 🐾✏️

We had an amazing time partnering with Acadiana Animal Aid and a wonderful group of middle school writers for this year's Paws and Pens event! Together, we raised $65 to support the shelter, and we're especially excited that several of our young writers were inspired to sign up as junior volunteers.

Stay tuned for the pet bios that they created!

🚨 We Are Just TWO WEEKS AWAY from Festivals Acadiens et Créoles! 🎉

This is a major fundraiser for NWP-A, and we would love and appreciate your help in supporting our Writing Project site by participating in this event. (Volunteers must be 21+!)
When: October 9-11
Where: Girard Park (near the main stage so great spot for listening to music!)
What: Selling b**r
Who: YOU!

If you are able to help us, please fill out the volunteer contact form: https://tinyurl.com/NWPAFEST

​We would love to have your help for ANY of the shifts, but ESPECIALLY these days/times:
-Saturday • 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
-Sunday • All shifts

Volunteering is a great way to support NWP-A. Whether you've volunteered before or this is your first time, we'd love to have you join our team!