COPPA/FERPA compliant with secure Clever and Google Classroom integration.
Free for classrooms; districts can license yearly access, and printed books can be funded by schools or families.
Schedule a quick 15-minute walkthrough.
Students choose a person from history and write a short biography using our standards-aligned resources. In as little as 45 minutes, the Build My Story platform brings their writing to life as a fully illustrated book in minutes. Students can write a focused 200-word biography or write as much as they are able. Each child receives a free e-book with optional printed copies.
Short on time? Your class can publish straight away, by using ‘Lesson plan 2’
Biography Builders is standards-aligned and supports biography writing, research, and publishing.
It can be done in as little as one 45-minute session, making it a much lighter alternative to traditional school publishing projects.
Yes. The experience is fully guided, step by step. Students write their biography, type it in, and see their story brought to life in minutes as a page-by-page illustrated book they can review and edit.
The first project is free because families can choose to order printed books online. Teachers simply send home two flyers, unless the school or PTO is covering printing.
30 mins
30 mins
Students write biographies that introduce a topic, organize information clearly, use facts and details, and include a concluding statement that explains why the person matters.
Students complete short research by using provided passages or classroom resources to gather information, take notes, and use that information to write accurately about a historical figure.
Students use digital tools to produce, revise, and publish a biography book, including formatting pages and integrating visuals.
Students ask and answer questions using evidence, identify main ideas and key details, and explain relationships among events in a person’s life.
Students apply grade-level grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, and use domain-specific vocabulary to describe time, place, actions, and impact.
Students collaborate to discuss sources, share plans, give feedback, and present their biography books with clear details and complete sentences.
Students create a digital product, practice responsible use of digital content, and consider how design choices and media can affect audiences, including accessibility and representation.
