Unleash Your Imagination: Enter the Stories by Digital Children Competition

Calling all young storytellers! The Stories by Digital Children competition is back, inviting children aged 5 to 12 to submit their imaginative concepts for a children’s storybook.

This year’s theme is “Getting the Balance Right: You Decide What You Share.”  of screen being used may have some impact on child development. 

Do you have a creative idea that can help younger children navigate the delicate balance of using digital technologies and sharing information online? The Stories by Digital Children competition is your chance to shine!  

Winners will collaborate with children’s author Kim Maslin to transform their ideas into a beautifully illustrated published book.  

Professor Annette Woods from the Digital Child said, “It is important to include children in decisions about how they use digital media.”

“Even young children are capable of balancing how they engage with digital technologies and what they share when online if we include them in our discussions and decision-making. It is really important to talk with your children about these issues, and to provide them with a safe space to learn about getting the balance right.”

Entries can be submitted in three categories: 

• 5-6 years: Stories for 3-4 year olds 
• 7-8 years: Stories for 5-6 year olds 
• 9-12 years: Stories for 7-8 year olds 

Entry types include individual entries (parent/child led), small group entries (teacher/educator led), and class entries.  

Each category will feature one winner who will receive an exclusive prize package, including: 

• A workshop with Kim Maslin to bring their story to life. 
• A copy of the finished book to cherish. 
• A soft toy version of the book’s main character! 

This is an opportunity for children to help younger kids understand the importance of balance in sharing. 

Lisa, parent of Liesel (competition winner and author ofThe day Lucy and Leo are Tele-sported) said, “Liesel had an amazing experience taking part in the series 1 of the Stories by Digital Children storytelling competition.”

“Working with a real author and seeing her story idea come to life was an experience she’ll never forget. The bonus was she started thinking about the importance of balancing screen time and often reflects on this in her everyday life.” 

The deadline for entries is 28 February 2025.  

Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to inspire the next generation of readers and storytellers! For more details and to submit your entry, visit digitalchild.org.au/stories-by-digital-children.