The Centralized Library System for Adults in Odessa invites authors to participate in the annual literary contest honoring K.G. Paustovsky.

Submissions will be accepted until May 20, 2025.

The contest will be held in five categories:
- «Prose»;
- «Poetry»;
- «Promotion of K.G. Paustovsky's Work»;
- «Local Studies»;
- «Maritime Studies».

Entries that reflect universal moral values, personal spiritual growth, and love for one’s homeland are accepted.

Works must be published as a standalone edition or within a collection, almanac, published in the current or previous years.

Nominations for the award in the category of «Promotion of K.G. Paustovsky's Work» can be submitted by cultural and scientific organizations.

In the category of «Maritime Studies», writers, artists, and participants of social projects related to the sea may take part.

Each participant may enter only one category.

A participant can only win in each category once.

The results of the contest will be summarized by May 25, 2025.

The award ceremony for the winners is planned for May 31, 2025.

Works are accepted ONLY IN UKRAINIAN at the Central City Library named after I. Franko at the address: Book Lane, 1a, phone: 066 785 34 58.