Original stories by children · Shaped into books · Ages 6–8

A book to hold. A story to share.

Ellie holding Yaya’s Manti, the first Story Bound picture book based on her original story.
Ellie holding Yaya’s Manti, the first Story Bound picture book based on her original story.

With Story Bound, children ages 6–8 shape one original story into a printed book—made to be read and shared with other kids.

NYC kids events, Story Bound limited-seat programs + giveaways.

Our first Story Bound book, Yaya’s Manti, ships August 21.

How the story takes shape

The child brings the story. Story Bound gives it shape. The book carries it forward.

Begin the story

Start with an idea, character, drawing, question, or scene.

sketch contact sheet for a place for me showing early character and cover studies, representing the creative process from idea to book

Give it shape

Shape the story through talking, writing, drawing, page-building, and illustration.

Share the book

Leave with a printed book to hold, sign, and read—a story to be told and retold.