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Ask a Story kids submit topics: Submit ideas for next week

Ask a Story kids submit topics invites your child to whisper one short idea for next week. Two minutes is all you need. Parents record a one-sentence voice note and submit it in the Storypie app.

How Ask a Story kids submit topics works

This is a child-facing campaign. Parents capture a single sentence with their child. Then Storypie reviews submissions, moderates for safety, and may turn selected ideas into produced episodes.

Weekly production keeps the timeline real. Because the deadline is next week, ideas move quickly from whisper to episode. You can check episode status in your Dashboard.

Quick checklist for parents

  • Open the app and read the submission rules and Privacy Policy.
  • Check Settings to confirm parental controls and consent fields.
  • Follow Parental Verification guidance in the app so you know what to expect.
  • Keep the prompt short. For example: “Where did the lost sock go?” or “What would you name a cloud?”

Recording tips

First, keep the recording to one sentence. Second, speak naturally and let the child whisper or shout if they want. Also, if your child uses another language, record in that language and note it in the app.

  • One sentence only. Two minutes max.
  • Record with your phone held steady and close enough to hear the whisper.
  • Save a local copy so your family keeps a memory, even if the submission is not selected.

Privacy and moderation for Ask a Story kids submit topics

Because these are children’s recordings, Storypie applies moderation and safety checks. Review how long recordings are stored and whether names or ages appear publicly. Also check accessibility options in Settings for captions and transcripts.

Why this matters

A short voice note gives a child agency. It turns listening time into making time. For example, a whispered idea about a missing button once became a whole episode. The child felt proud and the family celebrated. That reaction is the real reward. Additionally, in 2023, 52% of children expressed a desire for books that make them laugh, marking a 10% increase from previous years. This highlights the importance of humor in children’s literature, which can inspire engaging story ideas for the Ask a Story initiative.

Celebrate and follow up

If your child’s idea becomes an episode, listen together and save it to your family library. Share only if you are comfortable. Finally, for updates and to submit, get the app and review the Privacy Policy.

Get the app | Privacy Policy | Dashboard

Interestingly, research shows that forty-six percent of U.S. children ages 6–12 have ever listened to a podcast, and 29% listened to a podcast in the last month. Among these young listeners, 39% enjoy short stories, while 36% prefer adventure and bedtime tales, according to a recent report by Edison Research. This data can guide the selection of story themes for the Ask a Story initiative, aligning with children’s interests.

Moreover, sixty-eight percent of parents of kid monthly podcast listeners say their children listen with at least one parent, and 72% report that podcasts make family car rides more fun. This underscores the potential for family engagement in the Ask a Story initiative, as parents can participate in recording submissions.

Try it this evening. A tiny whisper that roars can start today.

About the Author

Jaikaran Sawhny

Jaikaran Sawhny

CEO & Founder

With a 20-year journey spanning product innovation, technology, and education, Jaikaran transforms complexity into delightful simplicity. At Storypie, he harnesses this passion, creating immersive tools that empower children to imagine, learn, and grow their own universes.

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