Storybook Me
The mission of Storybook Me is to encourage children to read more. We realised that while access to books and basic reading skills are vital, their effectiveness is reduced when children perceive reading to be a drab, boring affair. It is at this juncture- where the child has basic ability to read and access to books, but no desire to read- that we believe we can make the most difference. Our aim is to change the way children view reading, and to encourage them to read more by showing them how exciting reading can be. We create personalised storybooks in which each child is the hero of his or her own book. Each book is written in third person, with the child featuring prominently throughout the story. The book also includes other aspects of the child's life - his best friend's name, favorite food or city of residence. Together with a community of volunteer writers and illustrators, we weave the child's quirkiest pre-existing interests into a singular thread to create a storybook that is completely his own. Our books feature dream destinations, imaginary monsters, unusual pets, Bollywood actors, cricket players and anything else the children can think up.
