Who are our SWIYA young authors?
eligibility requirements
Children aged 10-17 years old
Affected by a chronic or critical illness
Currently being treated or alumni of one of a StoryWish chapter's partner medical centers
What does StoryWish expect of SWIYA young authors?
To dream big and be excited to learn about writing their very own storybook.
Have access to a computer and stable Internet to reliably run Zoom/video calling service and the book creating service, Book Creator or Blurb.
Clear communication with your child life services liaison or with your direct StoryWish mentor.
How do young authors join SWIYA?
ask about storywish
If there is a local chapter and the child's care center is listed as an official partner, connect with the child life services department and ask about StoryWish to receive the sign-up link for the program.
learn more info
Read more about the chapter-specific timeline, attend an information session, and contact your chapter for more details.
*Note: if you do not have a local StoryWish chapter or if your child's care center if not listed, email storywishfounder@gmail.com with your physical location and/or care center.
Our StoryWish Promise to SWIYA Young Authors
Learn how to write and illustrate a story from start to finish.
Be even more confident and fearless with a big imagination.
Make a new StoryWish buddy who will guide you every step of the way.