Ask a Story topics next week: send your child’s idea
Ask a Story topics next week is a simple, joyful way for kids to shape our stories. Each week Storypie reads tiny sparks kids send. Then we turn the best sparks into six-sentence tales. In 2023, 52% of children expressed a desire for books that make them laugh, marking a significant increase from previous years. This highlights the importance of humor in children’s literature, which can inspire story submissions that resonate with kids’ preferences.
How it works
You can take part in three steps. First, open the Storypie app and use the in-app submission tool. Next, help your child pick one short line. Finally, submit by the current week deadline shown in the app. It’s worth noting that approximately 40% of children aged 6–17 reported having difficulty finding books they like. Understanding this challenge can motivate them to submit their own story ideas.
How to take part
- Open the Storypie app or visit the app page to submit your idea.
- Keep the topic short. One line is enough.
- Submit by the deadline shown in the app for next week.
Why join Ask a Story topics next week
Choice matters. Kids lean in when the story uses their idea. Also, creativity grows from tiny decisions. Finally, five focused minutes can calm the whole afternoon. In fact, 46% of U.S. children ages 6–12 have ever listened to a podcast, and 29% listened to a podcast in the last month, showing the growing trend of audio storytelling among children. This can encourage them to submit ideas for stories that could be adapted into podcasts.
Three quick reasons to take part
- Choice matters: kids connect to stories they named.
- Creativity grows: one spark breeds many ideas.
- Calm minutes: a short activity offers quiet time after lunch.
Tips for better prompts
Make prompts playful and safe. For example: “A lost puppy in a moonlit library” or “A spaceship that loves pancakes.” Also, give two options and let kids pick one. This simple choice feels powerful.
Safety and moderation
We review submissions before creating a story. Adults moderate content to keep things safe. Parents should avoid personal data in prompts. Also check age guidance and privacy settings in the app.
Timing, cadence, and deadlines
We run Ask a Story weekly. Next week means a short turnaround. So submit early in the week to increase the chance your idea is used. If you need the exact deadline, check the Storypie app schedule.
What happens after you submit
- We review entries and pick ideas for the coming week.
- Stories are created and released in the Storypie feed or via the app.
- Contributors may be anonymised or credited based on permissions chosen in the app.
Parent checklist
- Submit via the Storypie app or app page: Storypie app.
- Confirm age guidance and privacy settings in the app.
- Keep entries short and child-authored.
- Avoid personal data in prompts.
Try this tonight
Give your child two choices. Timebox five minutes. Ask them to say one sentence that starts “I found…” Then record their answer aloud. Kids remember their own voice, and it makes a great spark. Additionally, 68% of parents of kid monthly podcast listeners say their children listen with at least one parent, emphasizing the family engagement aspect of storytelling through podcasts.
A quick note from the founder
I read every idea that comes in. One tiny spark became a silly bedtime story about a cloud that learned to whistle. Those small starts matter. In fact, 74% of children agreed that reading fiction and nonfiction is a way to help them understand the world, and 53% said a book has helped them through a difficult time. Join in and send a spark for next week.
Want to submit now? Visit the Storypie app to send your idea for Ask a Story topics next week.
