diff --git a/config.json b/config.json
index ee35efddf55..4cdb2bcc5f6 100644
--- a/config.json
+++ b/config.json
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 {
   "language": "Python",
+  "blurb": "Python is a clear and powerful object-oriented programming language with an elegant and easy-to-read syntax. It is ideal for prototyping and ad-hoc tasks, but also sees wide use in scientific computing, web development, and automation.",
   "active": true,
   "exercises": [
     {