Every Child Becomes a Published Author of their Own Storybook.
Free, standards-aligned classroom experience that turns student writing into illustrated storybooks, ready to publish in just a few lessons.
Free E-Books for Everyone · Families Can Order Printed Books $19.95 (Optional)
Free E-Books for Everyone · Families Can Order Printed Books $19.95 (Optional)
Thanksgiving Program
Start by Nov 10 so your class can celebrate with their books.
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How it works
From Lesson to Book in 3 Steps.
1. Plan and Create the Story
Students begin on paper using the lesson plan, slides, and worksheets from your chosen program. Teachers guide brainstorming and writing, then move to the website when students are ready to build their story.
2. Bring the Story to Life
In just minutes, students can see their stories come to life. The website turns their writing into a fully illustrated book, complete with the character they create.
3. Publish and Celebrate
Every student receives a free e-book of their story. Families can optionally purchase printed copies for $19.95, often shared during a class celebration where each child proudly holds the book they created.
Trusted by schools and educators nationwide.
Trusted by schools and educators.
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Testimonials
Built by Teachers. Loved by Students.
Ms. Martinez
@BuildMyStory brought so much joy to writing in my class. It was easy to run and every student became a published author with their own storybook. I loved that everyone got to celebrate together since each child received a free e-book, even if their parents didn’t order a printed copy.
Sally Cook
Thank you @BuildMyStory! My students wrote about who they want to be when they grow up and seeing their dreams turn into their own storybooks helped me understand them better as writers and people.
Mrs. Boyd
@BuildMyStory made writing lessons easy and exciting. My class learned how to plan, write, and publish their own stories while exploring AI safely. Seeing their books printed and shared with families was one of the best classroom moments this year.
Ms. Martinez
@BuildMyStory brought so much joy to writing in my class. It was easy to run and every student became a published author with their own storybook. I loved that everyone got to celebrate together since each child received a free e-book, even if their parents didn’t order a printed copy.
Ms. Martinez
@BuildMyStory brought so much joy to writing in my class. It was easy to run and every student became a published author with their own storybook. I loved that everyone got to celebrate together since each child received a free e-book, even if their parents didn’t order a printed copy.
Sally Cook
Thank you @BuildMyStory! My students wrote about who they want to be when they grow up and seeing their dreams turn into their own storybooks helped me understand them better as writers and people.
Mrs. Boyd
@BuildMyStory made writing lessons easy and exciting. My class learned how to plan, write, and publish their own stories while exploring AI safely. Seeing their books printed and shared with families was one of the best classroom moments this year.
Sally Cook
Thank you @BuildMyStory! My students wrote about who they want to be when they grow up and seeing their dreams turn into their own storybooks helped me understand them better as writers and people.
Mrs. Boyd
@BuildMyStory made writing lessons easy and exciting. My class learned how to plan, write, and publish their own stories while exploring AI safely. Seeing their books printed and shared with families was one of the best classroom moments this year.
Books Created by Students.
Every child has a story. Build My Story helps them tell it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Build My Story is a free classroom experience where Grades 2–6 turn short, guided writing into an illustrated storybook in just a few lessons. Every student gets a free e-book. Families can order printed copies if they want
Yes. The full classroom experience and all student e-books are free. Printed books cost $19.95 and are ordered by families from home. Teachers and schools do not handle payments.
Very little prep. Use the ready-to-teach slides and worksheets. Most classes finish in 2 to 3 lessons, about 90 minutes total.
Students can upload their own sketches or a photo of themselves, or they can describe a character and use classroom-safe AI to illustrate. The book builds from their words in minutes.
It is standards-aligned and easy to drop into your existing lessons. Each program page lists the specific standards and includes materials that connect to literacy, SEL, and cross-curricular themes.
Yes. It meets FERPA and COPPA requirements and supports Google and Clever logins. If you need admin info or the site is blocked, use the downloadable admin pack to share with IT or your principal.
Every child creates their own personalized storybook, not a page in a class book. It is the fastest and easiest program of its kind, moving from worksheets to a finished digital storybook in minutes. Every child receives a free e-book, and families can order printed copies for $19.95, so everyone participates and no one gets left out. It is standards-aligned and uses classroom-safe AI to build writing skills, creativity, and AI literacy in one clean workflow.