“Book for Tema”: the third season of the All-Russian contest of children’s stories started

The new collection will be published under the title “Book for the Theme”. The story of Maxim. In the center of the new story is 9-year-old Maxim Drobyshev from Novosibirsk.

At the age of three he was completely paralyzed. Doctors gave almost no chance of recovery, but the boy gradually regained peace: he learned to breathe, talk, sit again. Today Maxim goes to the 4th grade of a regular school. With one left hand, he writes without mistakes, beats friends at board games, conquers virtual worlds in Roblox and Minecraft - and trains hard to learn to walk again.

Maxim has already received as a gift both volumes of "Books for Theme". His example of strength of mind will be a support for children who, like him, lie in hospitals for long periods.

“Season three is the continuation of a great story of kindness that knows no bounds. Once again, we invite children from all over the country to write their own story, one that will support the children who are fighting for health in hospital wards today. Maxim is our new hero and we are sure that his spirit will inspire thousands of children. Each story sent is another step towards making someone’s day a little brighter, says Natalia Schreiter, director of the Soviet Siberia Publishing House.

Join the competition and be part of a good cause!

What needs to be done:

- Write a good story - real or fictional, most importantly positive.

- Submit the work on the project website: vn.ru/book-for-tema

All participants will receive diplomas, and the winners will receive a book with their published story.

Acceptance of applications - from September 1 to December 31, 2026. The results will be announced on June 1, 2027. The finished collection will be given to hospitals as a gift to those who especially need kind words and faith in the miracle.

Children from 8 to 18 years old can participate. Participation is free.

Regulations on the competition:

The competition is held by ANO “ASCP Media Initiative” and the Publishing House “Soviet Siberia” with the support of the relevant ministries of health and education of the Novosibirsk region, the Novosibirsk State Regional Scientific Library, and for the first time with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives.

Residents of Karelia are also invited to participate in this competition.

Earlier it was reported about the Petrozavodsk young man named Maxim, who brought out of the fire in a residential house a small child.