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Ask a Story: Kids Submit Topics for Next Week

Ask a Story kids submit topics invites children to share one-sentence ideas for the next week. It is a weekly call for submissions that brightens Storypie episodes. Parents and teachers notice small sparks turn into delightful audio and images. In fact, forty-six percent of U.S. children ages 6–12 have ever listened to a podcast, highlighting the relevance of initiatives like Ask a Story in engaging young audiences.

What Ask a Story is

Ask a Story is a simple, weekly project on Storypie. Each week we ask children to send one short idea. Then our team reviews entries and shapes a chosen idea into an episode. The process is fast, friendly, and fun. Research shows that 39% of young podcast listeners enjoy short stories, making this project particularly appealing.

How Ask a Story kids submit topics works

First, we announce a deadline and a theme window. Next, kids send ideas through the app or by a short web form. Also, parents can message ideas on Instagram. For quick access, get the app here. Submissions are for the following week, so the turnaround feels exciting. Notably, sixty-eight percent of parents of kid monthly podcast listeners say their children listen with at least one parent, which aligns perfectly with our family-friendly approach.

Submission and review

  • We accept one-sentence ideas from children.
  • A selection team reviews each entry for age fit and safety.
  • Then the team chooses one idea to become a weekly episode.

Safety and permissions

Because this involves children, we follow strict safety steps. Always get parental permission before submitting. We moderate each entry for age appropriateness. For details, see our story creation guide and privacy notes. We also follow local privacy rules like COPPA where applicable.

Selection, credit, and cadence

We aim to produce a new episode each week. Credit may appear with parental consent. Also, deadlines and credit rules post with each weekly announcement. Because we value privacy, credit is optional and handled carefully.

Simple tips for parents

Parents help by keeping submissions short. One clear sentence gives a tiny idea room to grow. In practice, short ideas often become the most surprising episodes.

  • Encourage a single clear sentence.
  • Decide together whether to share the idea publicly.
  • Use the app link to get started: Get the Storypie app.

Join the fun

Send your one-sentence idea and watch a tiny voice make a big moment. Use the weekly hashtags in the app or on social media to join in. The community loves hearing children turned into creators.

Final thought

Ask a Story kids submit topics brings short ideas to life. It builds confidence and sparks joy. Try it once and listen for the giggles and wide smiles that follow. With podcasts making family car rides more fun, this initiative is not just about creativity but also about building family connections.

About the Author

Alexandra Hochee

Alexandra Hochee

Head of Education & Learning

Alexandra brings over two decades of experience supporting diverse K-12 learners. With a Master's in Special Education, she expertly integrates literacy, arts, and STEAM into Storypie's content, turning every narrative into an engaging educational experience.

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