Name: MyStories
What is it? StoriesAlive has launched its first-ever set of storybook creation apps, MyStories, which allow children to craft their own narratives by adding text, audio and photos to personalize each page.
Best for: Children ages 3-8
Price: Free with 6 trial stories; In-app purchases available
Rated: 4+
Requirements: iOS 6.0 or later; compatible with iPad. Requires Android 4.0 and up.
Features:
Using their tablets, children can:
- Craft narratives about themselves or their grandparents (i.e., personal characteristics, favorite color, favorite TV show) by adding text, audio and up to six photos on each page;
- Take videos/photos and record their voice to bring their imaginations to life;
- Create a “hot spot” – designated area for custom audio – on each page, which plays their custom-made sound when tapped;
- Draw/color wherever they’d like throughout their storybook.
Link: [iTunes] https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storiesalive-library-app-interactive/id494174227?ls=1&mt=8
[Android] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.auryn.reader
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? - January 2, 2026
- 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 - January 1, 2026
- 25 predictions about AI and edtech - December 30, 2025