Ask a Story submissions invite children to send tiny sparks of wonder. Parents submit a single line. Then our team turns it into a short story for the next week.
What are Ask a Story submissions?
Ask a Story submissions are a weekly, kid-powered feature inside Storypie. Each week we collect short prompts and questions from children. We read them early in the week. After that, we select a few to become short, joyful stories. In fact, a 2024 survey found that 54% of parents often felt they didn’t have instant answers to their children’s questions, highlighting the importance of platforms like ‘Ask a Story’ that encourage children to express their curiosity and engage with storytelling.
How to send a topic
You can submit through the Storypie app. For example, tap to send an idea in the dashboard. Also, parents may post on social using campaign hashtags. However, always supervise public posts and never share personal contact details in captions.
Try short, clear prompts. For instance: “A cloud that forgot how to swim” or “Why does Grandpa’s hat sing?” Those tiny lines travel far. A 2023 survey found that parents receive an average of 11 questions per day from their young children but can confidently answer only 42% of them, underscoring the role of Ask a Story in offering children a way to explore and express their curiosity.
Three tiny tips for tonight
- Ask one curious question. Keep it short.
- Limit choices to two options. Kids focus better that way.
- Say yes to the silly idea first. Odd details often sparkle.
How Ask a Story submissions shape our week
We read incoming topics and pick lines that make us laugh or nod. Then the team plans a short piece around that spark. We keep voice, age range, and family-friendliness in mind. Also, every submission passes basic safety and profanity checks. Notably, in 2023, 52% of children expressed a desire for books that make them laugh, marking a 10% increase from previous years. This growing demand for humorous content is something we embrace in our storytelling.
Selected ideas become audio stories with images. You will find them in your Storypie dashboard. If a piece goes public, it may also appear in Discover and on our social feeds.
Timing and what to expect
Send a topic this week and expect a story next week. We work on a short turnaround. That pace keeps the ideas fresh and the fun lively.
Very young children can offer simple sparks. Older kids might share tiny plots or curious questions. We strive to reflect diverse interests and summer moments. For example, a whispering backpack once turned into a family favorite. In 2023, 40% of children wanted books that allow them to explore places and worlds they have never been, up nine points from 2016, aligning perfectly with our imaginative storytelling goals.
Safety, consent, and moderation
Parents must submit on their child’s behalf and supervise any public posts. Please read Storypie’s privacy policy and terms before posting. If you are unsure how a submission will be used, contact us through the app.
We do not publish personal addresses or contact details. Instead, we focus on short, family-friendly lines that spark joy. Furthermore, a 2023 study showed that 74% of children agreed that reading fiction and nonfiction helps them understand the world, and 53% said a book has helped them through a difficult time, reinforcing the emotional and educational benefits of reading.
Ready to try?
Got one? Send it tonight. Summer sparks burn fast. Use the Storypie app to submit your idea, or post with #AskAStory, #KidsSubmit, #NextWeek, and #SummerStories.
Visit the Storypie app to submit: Get the Storypie app. For questions about moderation and publishing, contact support: Storypie support.
