Voices Visible
Student Writing Contest 2025-26
Open to Gr. 4-12 student writers:
Poets, Graphic Storytellers & Prose Lovers!!!
We are excited to read and select pieces for our next publication of Voices Visible!
Steps:
- Print the Permission form: VV 2025-26 Permission Signature form
- Read all the pages to learn about the guidelines
- Work with your teacher and caregiver to get permission and a signature from each of them.
- Submit your writing and a photo or pdf of the signature page 1 using this Link to Online Entry Form
You will get your own copy for free if your writing is chosen!
Your supporting teacher must be a BCTELA member in good standing. To become a member: Join BCTELA today!
There is no limit to the number of entries an individual student may submit. The categories are Prose, Poetry and Graphic novel. Entries are limited to 1500 words or 2 pages for graphic novel text. Poetry may be spaced the way the poet has written it. All entries must be typed or word-processed and must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY in a WORD DOC ONLY unless it is a graphic page or concrete/ visual poem in which case PDF is fine. ** Please use font size 12, double-spaced, Times New Roman.
As you prepare your submission, please be aware that we aim to provide content that is suitable for a wide audience, including younger readers. We ask that you carefully consider the topics and themes in your work to ensure they are appropriate for all age groups.
Download the poster for a live link, or print it and share it with students and colleagues: Voices Visible 25-26 -digital version
Print version: Voices Visible 25-26 -print version
Email questions to voicesvisible@gmail.com
Previous Voices Visible Publications
To order copies of current or past Voice Visible publications, download this form and send it to the email or address indicated.