Ana's Effective Literacy Website #6: Storybird

 Analisa Holm

Date: December 29, 2023

Website Name: Storybird

Website URL: https://storybird.com/

Storybird is an online Language Arts tool that helps students fall in love with writing and reading through visual retelling. Because writing and reading are connected, Storybird makes for a great website for students to use to create meaningful work. Storybird was made to empower young writers to create their very own story with its vast selection of illustrations, different templates to choose from, and the ability to even upload their own artwork, and publish it! With Storybird, students can unlock their creative potential!

Storybird was made for students in the elementary level all the way up to High School. Storybird also caters to students who choose to write graphic novels, fantasy stories, and video game plots. Storybird teamed up with over one thousand artists so that students can use their artwork for inspiration or to incorporate into their own stories. 

Storybird also offers students the chance to view already-made stories from others around the world. In the Read tab, students can choose from different forms of text to choose from. Storybird offers activities in basic writing, creative writing, thematic compositions, children's songs, and leveled readers. But of course, when creating a story, one may get a bit confused on where and how to start. That is why Storybird has also inputted into their Activities tab a How-to guide. 

Storybird offers educators a free 7-day trial. After the trial has ended, Storybird has an individual plan and a school plan. With each plan comes its own features. Storybird also has discounted family memberships, as well!