Child-First Always
Every decision we make starts with one question: "Is this best for children?" From content safety to age-appropriate design, kids come first.
Our Mission: Every Child Deserves Their Own Story
We're on a mission to transform children's literacy by making every child the hero of their own personalized adventure.
Why We Built Story Time Builders
It started with a simple observation: children are most engaged when they see themselves in a story. Yet most books treat every child the same. We asked: what if every story could be uniquely theirs?
Using the latest advances in AI, we've made it possible for anyone—parents, teachers, counselors—to create beautiful, personalized stories that speak directly to a child's interests, challenges, and dreams.
Our goal isn't just to create fun stories. It's to spark a lifelong love of reading, build confidence, and give children the tools to navigate their world through the magic of narrative.
Our Impact in Numbers
50,000+
Stories Created
25,000+
Happy Families
500+
Schools Using Us
15+
Countries Reached
Our Core Values
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe every child should see themselves in stories. Our platform embraces diverse backgrounds, abilities, and family structures.
Privacy & Safety
Children's data is sacred. We're COPPA compliant, never sell data, and use industry-leading security to protect every family.
Quality Over Quantity
We'd rather create one amazing story than ten mediocre ones. Our AI is trained on the best children's literature for genuine quality.
Community Powered
Our best ideas come from the families and educators using our app. We listen, learn, and build together.
Evidence-Based
Our approach is grounded in child development research and literacy science. We partner with educators to ensure real impact.
Meet Our Team
We're parents, educators, engineers, and storytellers united by a passion for children's literacy.
Sarah Chen
CEO & Co-Founder
Former children's book editor with 15 years at a major publisher. Mom of two who wanted more personalized stories for her kids.
Dr. Marcus Johnson
Chief Learning Officer
PhD in Child Development from Stanford. Former elementary school principal with a focus on early literacy intervention.
Elena Rodriguez
CTO & Co-Founder
AI researcher from MIT. Built natural language systems at a major tech company before founding Story Time Builders.
James Okonkwo
Head of Content
Award-winning children's author and illustrator. Brings 20 years of storytelling expertise to ensure every story delights.
Story Time Builders Timeline
January 2022
The Idea is Born
Sarah and Elena meet at a parenting group and discover a shared frustration: their kids aren't excited about reading generic books. They start brainstorming solutions.
June 2022
First Prototype
Working nights and weekends, we build the first AI story generator. It's rough, but when Sarah's daughter sees her name in a story, her face lights up—and we know we're onto something.
January 2023
Seed Funding & Team Growth
We raise $2M in seed funding from investors who believe in our mission. Dr. Johnson and James join the team, bringing invaluable expertise in education and storytelling.
September 2023
Public Launch
Story Time Builders launches on iOS and Android. Within the first month, families create 5,000 personalized stories. The reviews pour in: "My daughter asks for 'her story' every night!"
March 2024
Education Partnership Program
We launch our school program, partnering with 200+ schools to bring personalized stories into classrooms. Teachers report significant improvements in student reading engagement.
2025 & Beyond
Growing Impact
Today, we serve 25,000+ families across 15 countries. We're expanding our therapeutic story features, launching multilingual support, and continuing to innovate for children everywhere.
Research Behind Personalized Stories
Our approach is grounded in decades of research on child development, literacy, and the psychology of learning.
Personalization & Engagement
Studies show that children are significantly more engaged with content that features their name and personal interests. A 2021 study in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that personalized reading materials increased comprehension by 40% and time spent reading by 60%.
Source: Journal of Educational Psychology, Vol. 113, No. 5
Bibliotherapy for Children
The American Psychological Association recognizes bibliotherapy—using stories to address emotional challenges—as an effective intervention for children. Personalized therapeutic stories show even stronger effects because children identify more deeply with the protagonist.
Source: American Psychological Association Guidelines
Early Literacy Development
The National Literacy Trust reports that children who enjoy reading are 5x more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Our personalization approach directly targets reading enjoyment as a pathway to literacy skills.
Source: National Literacy Trust Annual Report 2023
Self-Efficacy Through Story
When children see characters like themselves succeed, they develop stronger self-efficacy—the belief that they can accomplish goals. Research by Bandura shows this "vicarious experience" is one of the most powerful ways to build confidence.
Source: Bandura, A. (1977). Self-efficacy theory
We continuously collaborate with researchers and educators to improve our platform.
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Whether you're a parent, teacher, or counselor, you can start creating magical personalized stories today.