Storyshares is thrilled to announce the launch of its 7th annual Story of the Year Contest, running from September 18, 2024, to January 13, 2025. This unique competition aims to expand the world’s collection of high-quality, engaging stories that are “easy to read and hard to put down,” specifically tailored for the 774 million striving readers worldwide. With over $15,000 in cash prizes and the chance to have winning stories published both digitally and in print, this contest is a game-changer for aspiring authors and readers alike.

One of the great joys of reading is finding yourself woven in between the lines of the pages in front of you; the feeling of being understood, even if by someone merely fictional.

We are thrilled to share a groundbreaking development in our mission to support striving readers. Storyshares has partnered with 95 Percent Group to launch 95 Readables™, a dynamic collection of chapter books created specifically for students in grades 2–8.

As we gear up for the launch of our 2024 Writing Contest, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on some of our brilliant former winners. Let’s hear from one of our 2021 winners, Natasha Lopez.

As we gear up for the launch of our 2024 Writing Contest, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on some of our brilliant former winners. Let’s hear from our 2023 winner, Kaeoli Sapp.

For striving readers, the journey toward literacy can feel overwhelming. However, when given the right tools and guidance, these students can unlock their potential and find joy in reading and writing. One effective approach to empowering struggling readers is by using powerful prompts for written expression, which not only enhance comprehension but also foster creativity and self-expression. In this blog post, we'll explore strategies for using comprehension questions, scaffolding writing for struggling writers, and inspiring teens to use creative writing as a tool for self-expression.

As we gear up for the launch of our 2024 Writing Contest, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on some of our brilliant former winners. Let’s hear from a two-time finalist, Kugu Scott.

For part four of our “Tuesday Tidbit” structured literacy series, we’ll discuss effective (and easy to implement) fluency activities for older readers.

As we gear up for the launch of our 2024 Writing Contest, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on some of our brilliant former winners.