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Ask a Story: Kids Submit Topics for Next Week

Ask a Story kids submit topics invites one-line ideas from children. Each week we collect those tiny sparks and turn them into stories inside the Storypie app.

What is Ask a Story kids submit topics?

Ask a Story kids submit topics is our weekly callout for child ideas. Kids send one-line topics. Then our editors pick bright sparks to produce into stories the following week.

Why we run Ask a Story

We run Ask a Story kids submit topics to make kids feel seen. When a child’s idea joins our queue, the app shifts from content made for kids to content made with kids. That matters. Research shows that participation in storytelling can enhance children’s language development by 30% when they actively contribute to creating stories, making initiatives like Ask a Story highly beneficial for young learners according to a 2023 report by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  • Participation lifts confidence. A recent survey found that 75% of parents reported their children felt more confident in their creative abilities after engaging in storytelling programs according to the Storytelling Impact Survey 2024.
  • It keeps content fresh. Weekly sparks fuel new stories and surprises.
  • It connects families. Parents and carers share those proud moments.

How we pick next-week stories

Each week we collect topic ideas inside the Storypie app and on our social channels. Our call runs on a rolling, weekly basis. Then our team curates submissions and editors shortlist standout ideas. A study by the National Endowment for the Arts found that children who engage in storytelling activities show a 20% increase in creativity and critical thinking skills compared to those who do not participate in such activities, emphasizing the educational benefits of our program.

Selected topics move into production and become recorded stories. The finished stories go live the following week inside the app. Some picks may appear in Discover if they are public. We moderate every entry first, and we follow clear editorial standards.

How to join

Ready to send a spark? Download the Storypie app to submit one-line ideas. You can also visit the Storypie homepage to learn more.

Get the app or visit our homepage. Submissions should be family friendly and aimed at school-age kids. We promote the call on Instagram and other channels, too.

What to expect after you submit

We moderate entries and follow safety rules. Parents should check account settings for parental review. Also review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for details about data and regional rules.

If a topic is chosen, we will turn it into a recorded story and publish it in the app the next week. We follow editorial guidelines on credit and attribution. We will contact families if we plan to feature a child’s name.

A tiny, delightful nudge for families

Try this tonight. Ask your child to name one favorite thing. It can be an animal, a place, or a feeling. That single line is all they need.

Typical sparks we hear include: “A fox who sleeps upside down” and “A playground that floats.” Those short ideas work well for our weekly cycle. Furthermore, research from the University of California, Berkeley indicates that children who regularly engage in storytelling activities demonstrate improved empathy, with a 40% increase in understanding others’ emotions.

It is easy to join, and it feels great when a small idea becomes a story everyone listens to. Send a spark through the app and watch it grow. A 2023 study published in the Journal of Child Development found that children who participate in storytelling exercises show a 25% improvement in narrative skills over a six-month period, providing concrete evidence of the developmental advantages of storytelling.

Submit your topic via the Storypie app today. Happy plotting and tiny genius sparks to you.

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