Time to Start Shaping Stories

One Book. Three Challenges. Your Ideas on the Page.

Each new book we publish is co-created with kids
through our nationwide Creativity Challenges.

Your wild ideas. Real pages.

So grab your crayons, fire up your imagination, and lets make something magical!

Prompts are Exclusive to our Members
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Submit Your IdeaSend us your magic through the submisison link.
Vote and Inspire the AdventureLet all your friends and family know you've entered so they can get in on the votes! The four finalist will be based on Readers Choice, Authors Choice, Illustrator's Choice, and Bart's Choice.

Think BIG! The weird, the wild, the wonderful - we want it!
Think DEEP! Some of the best ideas come from big feelings.
Think DIFFERENT! If it's something only you would think of, its perfect! You don't have to be a great thinker or artist or writer... you just have to be brave enough to send it in!

Keep It Yours:
Original work only—made by humans, bugs, bears, fish, dogs—no bots allowed!

Stick to the Prompt:Let your imagination roam, but stay within the theme.

One Entry Per Artist:Submit only one entry per person—make it count!

Your Work in Action:See your Submission in Bug & Bear’s next adventure.

Recognition and Fame: Be featured in the book’s Story Shaper’s Spotlight the Website “Hall of Fame.”

Royalty Proceeds: Receive 25% of launch proceeds to donate to your favorite school, club, or library!

Shailni Ayre,
Cambridge, MA

Tula Sulcer
Idaho Falls, ID

Mike Rainey
Boise, ID