Free reading & writing adventures for kidsEvery child is a visionary.
Ideas begin small. Their possibilities are endless.
United By Creativity is a Kansas City nonprofit helping children grow as readers, discover their voices, and write stories that inspire others to do good.
- Free to learn, create and publish digitally
- No ads
- Child work stays private unless a caregiver approves sharing
Kansas City, Missouri · U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit
A STORY FOR YOU · NO SIGN-UP
Read With Me!
Read, listen and explore a free story together, right here on this page.
Ready for a story? Read along with me, listen to the words, or give it a try on your own. Every page is a new adventure!
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One connected world of learning.
Explore the City of Creativity, grow new reading and writing skills at Idea Academy, and discover books written by kids in the Global Library: one free, imaginative learning adventure.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE
Enter the City of Creativity
Explore 19 imaginative places where children discover stories, investigate real problems, and learn how their own ideas can change the world, then write and publish a book of their own.
Enter the City- Guided tour or free exploration
- 19 places to explore
- Always free to explore
Idea Academy
Build reading, phonics, writing and problem-solving skills.
Global Library
Read stories and ideas from young authors worldwide.
City Map
See the whole City and choose where to explore next.
Ready to write and illustrate? Visit the Creative Studios →
NOVEMBER 2026 · BOOK OF THE MONTH
A Guide to Happiness (From the Perspective of Kids)
This November, we're featuring a book created by young authors who share what happiness means to them—in their own words and art.
A LITTLE READING TIME GOES A LONG WAY
Make a story part of your day.
Parents and caregivers: read together, ask what your child imagines next, and explore free learning activities when you're ready.
TRUST IS PART OF THE DESIGN
Made for children. Accountable to families.
Our goal is safe, meaningful creative participation—not collecting data or selling children's attention.
Free really means free
Reading, creating and digital publication are free. Printed keepsakes are optional and offered at minimum print cost.
Children own their ideas
Children's original stories remain their own. UBC keeps no author royalties.
Private by default
Children can explore and create privately. Public sharing and child-data cloud sync require verified caregiver consent.
No ads or public-by-default profiles
Public sharing is a separate, reviewed step. We use pen names by default and minimize personal information.
Questions about privacy, publishing or accessibility? Contact the United By Creativity team directly.
shakyra@unitedbycreativity.org →KEEP POSSIBILITY OPEN
Help another child find their voice.
Your support helps United By Creativity provide free reading, writing and publishing experiences for children and communities.
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Stories worth sharing.
Occasional updates about children's books, free learning activities and United By Creativity programs. Email is collected only for the newsletter.
© 2026 United By Creativity · Kansas City, Missouri · A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN: 88-0835729
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Where reading grows into imagination
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Ideas for Tomorrow.
When children read, they discover new possibilities, stronger words, and a bigger world. Reading sparks imagination and gives children the confidence to create stories that can do good.
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