Publish a
Personalized
Children's Book for
FREE
A classroom writing project where every student becomes a published author.
What Is This For?
See how it worked in a real 5th grade classroom.
How It Works
Simple • Fast • Fun
Plan Your Adventure
Students start with a creative planning sheet to map out a story idea that feels personal and fun.
Create a Character
They choose a character’s name, traits, and personality details to bring their story to life.
Generate a Story
Build My Story turns their ideas into a personalized digital book, written just for them.
Share & Celebrate
Each student takes home a flyer with a QR code to view or order their finished story.
See The Program In Action
Build My Story was a hit in my classroom! My students got to imagine who they wanted to be when they grow up, the challenges they’d overcome, and see it all come to life in their own personalized book. It was simple to run, took very little of my time, and made every child feel seen. They were so proud – we’ll absolutely be doing it again.
– Sally Cook, 5th Grade
Why Teachers Love Build My Story
Simple to run, loved by students.
Fits Any Schedule
Build My Story fits easily into your day, whether you have 20 minutes or a full writing block. With no prep or logins, you can run the activity start to finish in one session — and feel like you actually delivered something meaningful.
A Story That Belongs to Them
Each student creates a story with their own name, ideas, and character traits. It’s fully personalized, but requires no extra planning. Every child gets a book that reflects who they are — and they know it.
Turn Reluctant Writers Into Authors
Students who usually struggle with writing find a new way in. Because the story is about them, they stay engaged from the first line to the last page — and feel proud to share what they’ve made.
Why Build My Story Is Free
Every child deserves the joy of becoming a published author. That’s why Build My Story is 100% free for classrooms—no sign-up fees, no subscriptions. So how’s that possible?
Families simply have the option to purchase a printed copy of their child’s story for $29.95—but there’s no pressure to buy.
Every student still creates and publishes their own story, and your class gets a free digital flipbook to celebrate their work.
We even provide a flyer with a QR code to send home, so families can view the flipbook and order if they’d like.
Most parents love having a keepsake—but no matter what, every child leaves proud of their creation.
