The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Sacramento State is proud to host students and community members in the Sacramento area annually to participate in Voces de Sacramento. The contest allows local writers to showcase their Spanish linguistic and creative skills. Whether you are a student of Spanish or a native speaker, we encourage you to submit your best work. Our department is committed to promoting language learning and cultural awareness, and this contest reflects our dedication to these goals. We invite you to join us in this celebration of language and creativity.

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Call for 2024 Submissions

Contest Rules & Guidelines

• Review the Voces de Sacramento 2024 contest rules by clicking here.
• Two categories: young writers (17 or younger) and adult writers (18 and older).
• Fiction (poetry and short story) and non-fiction (memoir, testimonial, etc.) texts will be accepted.
• Winners will be recognized at the award ceremony and their works will be compiled in a digital publication.
• For any questions contact Dr. Brenda Romero

Voces de Sacramento Award Ceremonies

Voces de Sacramento 2024 E-Book

We are pleased to present the Voces de Sacramento 2024 E-book, which features over 20 exceptional writing pieces from a diverse group of talented writers in Sacramento. This e-book offers a variety of stories, poems, and essays suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Click the link below to immerse yourself in a world of captivating stories from the voices of Sacramento.

Voces de Sacramento 2024 E-Book Newsroom Article

Previous E-books

• Voces de Sacramento 2023
• Voces de Sacramento 2022
• Voces de Sacramento 2021