Sonoma County Youth Voice Publication

The Sonoma County Office of Education proudly announces its first county-wide creative writing publication for high school students – The Sonoma County Youth Voice. This publication aims to uplift and amplify all high school voices, especially students from historically marginalized communities while fostering a culture of creativity and inclusion.

This year’s prompt, When I Need to Nourish Myself, invites students to write through their diversity and lived experiences to reflect on what they need to heal, flourish, and thrive.

Submission Guidelines

To submit, students may express their thoughts through poetry, flash fiction, or autobiographical narratives. Submissions in all styles, voices, and languages, including translanguage expression, are welcome.

Poetry submissions should include 1-3 poems; flash fiction or autobiographical narratives should be 200-300 words. All submissions should include a brief biography of 3-4 sentences.

Deadline for Submission

North County Submission Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024

Southwest County Submission Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Southeast County Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Click the links below for further details

Click here for the student submission form.

Click here for submission guidelines and information.