Children’s Day Contest: 'A Book I Wrote-2026'

 Nehru Centre Library, Mumbai and MomSays present A Book I Wrote – 2026

A Book I Wrote is an annual initiative of Nehru Centre Library and MomSays to encourage children to write, and give them a sense of accomplishment by creating a beautifully designed book with their poems and stories. In the 8th edition, these books are a testament to the fact that children have the ability to ‘author’ their ideas.

The book comprises winning poems and short stories written by children between 6 and 11 years of age as part of Nehru Centre Library and MomSays’ inter-school Children’s Day writing competition.

The theme for A Book I Wrote: 2026 is ‘Things that I Never Want Changed’. 

 We are all witnessing a transformation today, with artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics becoming a part of our everyday lives. Some of these technologies will have a drastic impact and may even replace certain aspects that we consider as human. In such a world, what do children want to hold on to that they never wish gets replaced?

Will a robotic pet bring us the same joy as a living one? Will playing a game with a robot be as fun as playing with a human friend? By encouraging children to think and write about what would they like to hold on to, we want to draw their attention to the aspects of human interactions that bring them joy and that they truly cherish.

For this year’s competition, the child’s writing must adhere to 100 words for poems and 300 words for short stories. Please note: Entries must be only submitted as a WORD file.

Please fill the form below to enter the competition. The competition ends on July 20, 2026.

Click here to submit your entry: https://childrensday.momsays.co.in/Default.aspx