The book publishes works that participated in the first festival “New Play for Children”, which took place on January 5-7, 2015 at the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater. Samples of modern plays for children and teenagers were presented, not only by young authors, but also by experienced playwrights who have achieved recognition: Maxim Kurochkin, Pavel Pryazhko. The festival participants clearly proved that theater for children and teenagers can be interesting not only for young spectators, but also for adults. That this is interesting and important to do, including for established practitioners. And that these works are worthy of being known to the general public, readers.