Unleash Your Child's Creativity With My Story
The ultimate storybook creator where kids star as the hero of their own Magic Stories, bring pages to life with Magic Pages, and print a real keepsake book to treasure!
What is My Story?
My Story is a storybook maker app for children ages 3–11. Kids write, draw, add photos and stickers, record their own voice, and add music to create their own digital storybooks. Every finished book can be ordered as a real printed book delivered by mail, or exported as a movie to share with family, friends, or a teacher. My Story works on iPhone and iPad, and a dedicated School Edition brings the same creative tools to the classroom.
Often described as one of the best storytelling apps for kids, My Story doubles as a creative writing app for elementary school and a classroom storytelling tool for iPad — a simple, safe way to make a digital storybook for kids.
Loved by kids, families, and teachers worldwide
My Story has helped children turn their imagination into books since 2011.
What can kids create with My Story?
With My Story, kids build complete digital storybooks: they draw and paint on each page, add photos, stickers, videos and animated GIFs, record voice narration, and choose background music. Magic AI can spark a starter story on any topic and turn your child into the hero of their own adventure. Everything combines into a book you can play as a movie or order as a real printed book delivered by mail.
Hundreds of Characters
Choose from hundreds of unique, ready-to-use characters — or let kids design and save their very own — so every story is filled with heroes that are truly theirs.
Videos, GIFs & 3D Stickers
Bring stories to life with dynamic content! Add videos, animated GIFs from Giphy, and explore thousands of 3D stickers from Sketchfab to create truly immersive storytelling experiences.
Magic Stories & Magic Pages
Instantly generate a starter story on any topic, then use Magic Pages to make your child the hero of their own adventure — the fun way to spark ideas and guide young writers.
Order a Real Printed Book
Turn any story into a professionally printed physical book, delivered right to your door. A real keepsake your child can hold, share, and treasure for years to come.
Community Library
Discover stories published by other young authors around the world, and share your own. A moderated, ad-free library that gives every child a real audience — and endless inspiration for the next book.
Premium Art Content
Access thousands of premium stickers and backgrounds, plus an integrated photo library, for endless creative possibilities.
Voice & Music
Record narration on every page and add background music to turn stories into immersive audiobooks that bring tales to life.
Safety & Security
AI-powered moderation keeps content age-appropriate, while Parental Gates, and Author PIN codes protect each child's work.
How does My Story work?
Making a digital storybook for kids takes four simple steps: create your story from a blank canvas or a Magic Story template, draw and decorate the pages with stickers, add voice narration, video, GIFs and text, then share or print your finished book. Most children can start creating with very little instruction.
Create Your Story
Start with a blank canvas or choose a Magic Story to create a template. Add as many pages as your story needs!
Draw & Decorate with Stickers
Use our kid-friendly drawing tools, add photos, choose from thousands of stickers, or create your own art.
Add Voiceovers, Video, GIFs & Text
Record your voice and add videos, animated GIFs from Giphy, and explore thousands of 3D stickers from Sketchfab to create a unique story.
Share & Celebrate
Order a printed book delivered to your door, or export your creation as a movie. Share with family, friends, or your teacher!
Why do kids and families love My Story?
Families choose My Story because it grows with the child and stays safe. The experience is tailored to three age bands (3–5, 6–8, and 9–11), supports multiple authors on one device, and keeps content age-appropriate with AI moderation — so every child can create professional-looking books in a worry-free, ad-free space.
Age-Tailored Experience
Features customized for young creators (3-5), budding writers (6-8), and emerging authors (9-11).
Family Storytelling
Create personalized bedtime stories and family memories together in a child and parent friendly environment.
Builds Confidence
Children take pride in creating professional-looking books with Magic tools that elevate their stories.
Safe & Distraction-Free
AI-moderated content and secure controls create a worry-free creative environment for children.
How does My Story work in a classroom?
Teachers use My Story as a classroom storytelling tool for iPad to support literacy and creative writing. Teacher PIN codes and multiple PIN-protected student profiles work on shared devices in both editions, and the School Edition is a one-time purchase — no ads, no in-app purchases.
- Teacher PIN codes for secure access to settings and classroom controls
- Multi-student profiles with individual PIN protection
- Magic Stories generate unlimited story templates on any topic
- One-time purchase through Apple's Volume Purchasing Program - no ads or in-app purchases
- Safe creative environment with AI content moderation
What People Are Saying
Join millions of happy families and educators
"I have been using My Story with my students for almost two years now and we love it!!! It is so much fun and easy to use and parents love it as well!!!!"
Mrs. Johnson
2nd Grade Teacher
"In the past we used to bring books for our kids to look through while in church or at the Dr. Office. With My Story we leave the books at home and our kids love making their own books. Awesome App."
David M.
Parent of two
"Very easy to use. I like how you can record the text. The developer is very responsive. Kids love to see their work alongside publisher's texts in iBooks. Definitely recommended!"
Sarah T.
Children's Librarian
"The user interface is intuitive and kid-friendly. Most children can begin using the My Story app with very little instruction. Students can draw, take pictures, add text, even narrate their own story! A must have app for the classroom."
Jeremy Brueck
Director of Digital Text Initiative
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about My Story
What is My Story?
My Story is a storybook maker app for children ages 3–11. Kids write text, draw, add photos and stickers, record their own voice narration, and add music to create digital storybooks. Finished books can be ordered as a real printed book delivered by mail, or exported as a movie to share with family, friends, or a teacher. It works on iPhone and iPad, and there is a dedicated School Edition for classrooms.
What age is My Story for?
My Story is designed for children ages 3 to 11. The experience adapts to three age bands — young creators (3–5), budding writers (6–8), and emerging authors (9–11) — so the tools and prompts stay age-appropriate as a child grows.
Is My Story free?
Yes. My Story is free to download from the App Store and free to use for creating and sharing storybooks. Some premium Magic AI features (such as Magic Stickers and Magic Covers) are available through optional in-app purchases. The School Edition is a one-time purchase with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Is My Story safe for kids?
Yes. My Story contains no third-party ads and does not allow outside companies to advertise to children. AI-powered moderation keeps generated content age-appropriate, an Adult Gate protects settings, and Author PIN codes protect each child's work. The app is built around children's privacy and follows COPPA guidelines; see our Privacy Policy for details.
Does My Story work on iPad?
Yes. My Story runs on both iPhone and iPad. The larger iPad screen is ideal for drawing, arranging pages, and using an Apple Pencil, which makes iPad a popular choice for both home and classroom use.
Can teachers use My Story in the classroom?
Yes. Teachers use My Story to support literacy, creative writing, and digital storytelling. Both editions include Teacher PIN codes and multiple student profiles on shared devices, and the School Edition is a purchase-only build with no in-app purchases, in an ad-free environment with AI content moderation.
What is the School Edition?
The School Edition is a classroom version of My Story sold as a one-time purchase through Apple's Volume Purchasing Program, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Teacher PIN codes and multiple PIN-protected student profiles per device are in both editions. The AI image tools (Magic Stickers and Magic Covers) are not included, which is what keeps it purchase-only.
Can kids print their books?
Yes. You can order a professionally printed physical book of any story, delivered right to your door — a real keepsake to hold and treasure. Stories can also be exported as a movie with narration and music, or saved in the editable My Story format to share with other copies of the app.
What are the Magic AI features in My Story?
My Story includes several Magic AI tools: Magic Stickers create stunning illustrations based on your story, Magic Covers generate beautiful cover art, Magic Stories produce starter templates on any topic, and Magic Pages let your child become the hero of their own adventure. All Magic features use AI that's been specially designed to be kid-friendly and age-appropriate.
What is the Community Library?
The Community Library is a moderated, ad-free space inside My Story where children can read storybooks published by other young authors around the world and, if they choose, share their own. It gives kids a real audience for their writing and a steady source of inspiration for their next book. Sharing is optional, and content is moderated to stay age-appropriate.
How can I share stories created in My Story?
My Story offers multiple sharing options: order a professionally printed book delivered by mail, export as video files with narration and music, or save in the editable My Story format to share with other copies of My Story. Stories can be shared via email, messaging apps, or cloud storage services.
Ready to experience the magic of storytelling?
Join millions of families worldwide creating magical stories together with My Story's creative tools!