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9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/piggy-bunny-and-the-stay-at-home-plan-z9ehl0 | Piggy & Bunny and the Stay-At-Home Plan – cover page
Inspiration
I'm a third year pediatric resident at the University of Minnesota, and had just worked a long shift in the pediatric emergency department. Back at home quarantining alone, I was thinking about all the kids who have been affected by the pandemic, including my sweet nieces, Amelia and Sophie, ages 3 1/2 and 7 months. They're separated from their dad right now so my sister can help care for my mom, who is going through chemotherapy treatments. I wanted to do something to comfort them, so I decided to send stuffed animals—a pig and a bunny—to each. Then I thought I’d write a poem to go along with it. Pretty soon I was digging some old yellow paper and watercolors out of my desk to make some drawings for the poem, and Piggy and Bunny were born!
Challenges I ran into
It definitely turned into a bigger project than I was expecting when I started! I laughed about the materials I was working with... the watercolors must be at least 30 years old, and the ink bled when I started painting. Still, it was satisfying to work on something creative outside my work at the hospital, and to feel like I was making something special to comfort my nieces.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
When I read the story to my nieces over Zoom, my niece Amelia cheered at the end, and said "Yay! Let's do another!" We all laughed. I was so glad she liked it, and have since shared the PDF with my social circles online. It's been so wonderful to hear about friends and family sharing the story with their children, patients, virtual classrooms, homeless shelters, and others dealing with this crisis.
What's next for Piggy & Bunny and the Stay-At-Home Plan
I'd love to share Piggy & Bunny more widely, and hope that everyone can find some comfort in its main messages:
It's okay to be sad. Reach out to those you love. Find joy. We're going to get through this, together.
Try it out
drive.google.com | Piggy & Bunny and the Stay-At-Home Plan | Piggy and Bunny are the best of friends, even in uncertain times. They show kids how to be there for each other and find fun at a time when their parents are worried and everyone is staying home. | ['Holly Belgum, MD'] | [] | [] | 10 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-game-plan-3gfu1b | Game Over: Corona
Inspiration
I’m a teacher. I was inspired by my students’ curiosity and resilience. I wanted to write something fun, informative and engaging. I wanted children to see themselves as heroes. I wanted them to see themselves in every character.
How I built it
I created the book with Adobe illustrator.
Challenges I ran into
It was a little challenging to decide which information could appear in the book. It has been my experience that children experience fatigue, if books are too informative and long. I wanted a nice balance of fun and information.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I proud to just finish the book.
What I learned
I learned creating a comic book is very challenging.
What's next for The Game Plan
Built With
adobe-illustrator | The Game Plan | Game Over: Corona combines everything the 6 - 9 demographics loves - comic books, diaries, video games and bright and colorful backgrounds. | ['Chrystal Tate'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator'] | 11 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/bosslady62 | Inspiration- I love writing. The subject and who it was for inspired me.
What it does- Teaches the steps of how to stay safe.
How I built it - Worked with an Illustrator.
Challenges I ran into - I didn't really. It was fun!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of - That we were able to explain this virus easily.
What I learned -
What's next for Bosslady62 - I have a list of books to write. This was my first attempt at a book for Children.
Try it out
github.com | One Day Soon | Teaching about COVID19 from a child's perspective! | ['Brenda Bradley'] | [] | [] | 12 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-morning-quarantined | We can do our best to protect our open doors, by washing our hands thoroughly with soap and covering our nose and mouth with a face mask
This is a fern leaf, Luke. Isn’t it amazing?
One beautiful spring morning...
Did you know that every year new viruses are discovered?
So a contagious person carries the virus like a bus with passengers?
Inspiration
This book is inspired by conversations my husband and I had with our seven-year-old daughter Eva about the coronavirus pandemic. Eva’s drawings comprise the illustrations. We hope children and their families become more aware of the ways to prevent the virus’ spread and wish everyone health and safety.
What it does
The book provides age-appropriate explanations to pertinent questions related to the coronavirus pandemic and the world-wide quarantine.
How I built it
I wrote the story while my daughter worked on the drawings that would comprise the book's illustrations. My husband put it all together with his computer and Photoshop skills.
Challenges I ran into
Being a native Russian speaker and writer, it is still sometimes a challenge for me to put my thoughts down in a foreign language. Also, juggling teaching online music classes, homeschooling my 7-year-old and tending to my 1-year-old all the while, was challenge enough! I made it happen during late nights when everyone was quietly asleep.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I'm so happy that my whole family was involved in making this book happen.
What I learned
Always working on my priorities and organization! I learned to let go of some of my plans and expectations.
What's next for My Morning Quarantined
My hope is that the more children and families read our book, the bigger impact we can have to curb the spread of this pandemic.
Built With
pages
Try it out
drive.google.com | My Morning Quarantined | A tale of simple answers to children’s questions about the Coronavirus. | ['Misha Mazor', 'Julia Eisler'] | [] | ['pages'] | 13 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/uk-covid-children-s-book | By personifying COVID as an entity that simply does not belong and that which can be defeated, we hope to quell our patients' fears! We demonstrate that all the measures we are taking as a society and as physicians will continue to keep them safe!
How we built it
We have an incredibly creative team that worked tirelessly to make this happen! (Which on a resident's schedule is no small feat!) Each member of the team contributed his or her unique talent to the project that resulted in something of which we are exceedingly proud!
Challenges we ran into
Time is always a challenge when you are a resident! There just never seems to be enough of it to go around!
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Teamwork! This book is truly the product of a collaboration. The best part of our job is to work as a team to treat our patients. That mentality shifted to the creative to make this book!
What we learned
We surprised ourselves that we can write a children's book! We were not, however, shocked at how seamlessly the team worked together to make it happen.
What's next for UK Covid Book
We are hoping to get this in the hands of our patients not only in the hospital but also in the clinics.
Knowledge is power, and the more we can educate our patients the better off they will be!
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compassion
love
pdf
photoshop
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word | UK Covid Children's Book (official submission) | COVID Comes to Earth! | ['James Van Buren', "Rebecca Ba'Gah", 'Lucy Burgess'] | [] | ['compassion', 'love', 'pdf', 'photoshop', 'powerpoint', 'word'] | 14 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/escape-from-covid-19 | Inspiration: This was inspired by our current events and the need for fun, interesting stories to explain them to kids.
What it does: It is an entertaining story that relates directly to what we're going through.
How I built it: Very quickly
Challenges I ran into: I only found out about the contest a couple days ago. The entire thing was written in that time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: Finishing.
What I learned: This is my first attempt at middle grade. I learned I can do it.
What's next for Escape From COVID-19: It needs professional editing and an illustrator. | Escape From COVID-19 | When Maggie wakes up on a new planet, COVID-19, she resolves to find her way home. | ['Amy Flynn'] | [] | [] | 15 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/uk-covid-book | Inspiration
We are a group of pediatric residents and a fearless leader who wanted to create something relatable for our patients. We realize how scary this time is for them with so many changes and disruptions to their routines. These kids are our reasons for showing up to work everyday; we owe it to them to help them through this difficult time!
What it does
By personifying COVID as an entity that simply does not belong and that which can be defeated, we hope to quell our patients' fears! We demonstrate that all the measures we are taking as a society and as physicians will continue to keep them safe!
How we built it
We have an incredibly creative team that worked tirelessly to make this happen! (Which on a resident's schedule is no small feat!) Each member of the team contributed his or her unique talent to the project that resulted in something of which we are exceedingly proud!
Challenges we ran into
Time is always a challenge when you are a resident! There just never seems to be enough of it to go around!
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Teamwork! This book is truly the product of a collaboration. The best part of our job is to work as a team to treat our patients. That mentality shifted to the creative to make this book!
What we learned
We surprised ourselves that we can write a children's book! We were not, however, shocked at how seamlessly the team worked together to make it happen.
What's next for UK Covid Book
We are hoping to get this in the hands of our patients not only in the hospital but also in the clinics.
Knowledge is power, and the more we can educate our patients the better off they will be!
Built With
english | UK Covid Book | Covid comes to earth | ["Rebecca Ba'Gah", 'James Van Buren', 'Lucy Burgess'] | [] | ['english'] | 16 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/friend-and-family-during-quarantine | I was inspired by educating kids and change life during this time
It educates kids through story telling
I wrote my feelings and ideas
Finding some one to do the illustration
Accomplishments that I'm proud of are that I wrote the book in one week
What I learned is to never give up
What's next for Friend and Family during Quarantine , is to win and being published widely.
Built With
english | Friend and Family during Quarantine | It is a short story educates kids about Covid -19 through story telling | ['Ikhlas Mohammed'] | [] | ['english'] | 17 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/controlling-covid-19-l7im24 | GIF
Inspiration
I was inspired by the challenge and the prize. I want to donate half the money to medical workers, sato dogs, and the environment.
What it does
My book explains about COVID-19 and how to keep yourself safe.
How I built it
I wrote it in Word and drew pictures with colored pencils.
Challenges I ran into
It was hard to come up with ideas for the words.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I made multiple books.
What I learned
I learned a lot about how many people have died of COVID-19 in the United States.
What's next for Controlling COVID-19
We have to stay home, stay six feet apart, and wear masks. | Controlling COVID-19 | How to stay safe in a COVID-19 outbreak. | ['James King'] | [] | [] | 18 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/imani-s-blues-dxl297 | Imani's Blues
WHAT INSPIRED THE STORY?
"Imani's Blues" was inspired by the emotional challenges many children are facing during the pandemic. Adult are better able to adjust to change, but it's not always so easy for children.
The story was written to reinforce ways of staying healthy and acknowledge that staying emotionally healthy is important too. Sometimes we need a little help along the way.
CHALLENGES WE FACED?
We learned about the competition very late, but I thought it would be good to involve my daughter who is a really good writer. She came up with the concept and the dialogue. We put our heads together to refine it a bit with some review help from a few friends. Then I started creating the illustrations.
The biggest challenge for us in creating the story was the short timeline. I've illustrated books before and the process typically takes a few months. But ANYTHING can happen during a pandemic, so we said "Let's do it!"
I'm happy we had the opportunity to submit and we hope lots of children are able to read the story.
Built With
pdf
photoshop
Try it out
drive.google.com | Imani's Blues | What happens when a little girl gets a bad case of The Corona Virus Blues? | ['TeMika Grooms Jarrett'] | [] | ['pdf', 'photoshop'] | 19 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-new-virus-in-town | a normal family
Inspiration
As someone grows up, they see the struggle of their family and how they tackle everything as a team. This is what this book is all about. In this scary situation, the support from each other in a family can actually be very powerful in dealing with it.
What it does
Its a story about how a mom gets quarantined and has to stay away from her family for 14 days and how her family figures out how they will go about facing it.
How I built it
Contacted a couple of writer friends who helped me write and correct it. Illustrated the whole thing myself. Still correcting any errors I find.
Challenges I ran into
time. I found out about this hackathon too late so I had to make it in a hurry.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I managed to finish a version of it that has the heart of the story in it. I have dedicated it to those fighting in the front lines. My cousin is a nurse and the stories I hear about the situation are terrifying. I hope this contributes to them.
What I learned
Things really fall apart when capable people don't work. That's something I see in the world today. I learned that its not very hard to get something done and contribute as long as your heart is in it.
What's next for A new virus in town
I am going to correct it and publish it. Hopefully parents will read it to kids so that they really understand the situation themselves and don't just blindly follow what everybody says. The last thing I want is a kid drinking bleach or lysol to protect himself/herself.
Built With
blender | A new virus in town | Its the must have book for explaining COVID 19 to children | ['Shaishav Vashi'] | [] | ['blender'] | 20 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/sam-sal-shelter-in-space | I was inspired by the children's stories of Roald Dahl and Barbara Park, author of the Junior B. Jones series that I loved in elementary school. I wanted to create a book that told a story but was also interactive - something that readers could make their own, through drawings, puzzles, and writing.
The story that my book tells is about Sam and her older brother, with whom she does not get along all too well. I chose this particular theme because, in these extraordinary times, children are still children, and sibling rivalry is eternal. The book begins with a very anxious Sam sheltering in place. Her older brother has a creative idea to brighten up her day: he wants her to imagine sheltering in space and pretend that she's an astronaut.
As a public health professional, I wanted to both include factually correct information about the coronavirus and provide children the resources and tools they need to find more information, if they feel so inclined. For this reason, I included a section on scientific literacy. I also included ideas that children can take and develop to combat the virus in their own way - helping their families and neighbors, staying informed, and staying personally healthy. | [Sam & Sal] Shelter in Space | A COVID-19 Story/Activity Book | ['Zara Khan'] | [] | [] | 21 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-average-kid-s-rulebook-for-covid-19-safety | We are two kids who wrote a book to make other kids laugh, but also take this seriously.
What it does
How we built it
Challenges we ran into
Accomplishments that we're proud of
What we learned
What's next for The Average Kid's Rulebook for Covid-19 Safety | The Average Kid's Rulebook for Covid-19 Safety | We are kids writing books for kids. Who knows better what kids love! | ['Annika Muthersbaugh', 'Susan Waters Muthersbaugh'] | [] | [] | 22 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-corona-conquerors-cgypnw | Inspired by the will to be a superhero in trying times.
Built With
procreate | The Corona Conquerors | A superhero children's book about how to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. | ['Angelique Grace Gomez'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 23 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/all-about-coronavirus-with-dr-fox-orlte1 | Inspiration: To write a children's book using picture-friendly cute animals
What it does: Helps explain the covid19 pandemic and how we can help and stay safe
How I built it: Traditional watercolor
Challenges I ran into: Time
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: First time making a book
What I learned: How to better develop a story
What's next for All About Coronavirus with Dr. Fox
Built With
painting | All About Coronavirus with Dr. Fox | Coronavirus as explained by animals | ['Helena Dai'] | [] | ['painting'] | 24 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/cyrus-the-mystery-of-the-coronavirus | Hello all!
My name is Margarita and I am a recent graduate from the University of Chicago. As a biologist, I have always been interested in making science more accessible. When the coronavirus pandemic started, I knew it was time to use my talents and knowledge to help, I just did not know how.
I currently work in a community health clinic and work with young children, many of which are scared and confused by the pandemic. The moment I saw Emory's e-book competition, I knew I had to enter. This was finally my opportunity to help people understand the pandemic, particularly children who are so vulnerable to stress and anxiety during these times. I hope you are able to enjoy!
Built With
photoshop | Cyrus & the Mystery of the Coronavirus | Join Cyrus, a young puppy, as he tries to understand the coronavirus pandemic. | ['Margarita Ramirez'] | [] | ['photoshop'] | 25 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-to-do-when-you-re-worried-about-covid-19 | Accomplishments I'm Most Proud Of
I learned of this contest less than one week ago. In that time, I wrote the story, taught myself how to illustrate, taught myself how to use digital software for those illustrations, and compiled them all into this adorable, educational book to help kids feeling anxious about COVID-19.
Built With
autodesk
photoshop | What To Do When You're Worried About COVID-19 | A children's book to help explain the changes happening around us because of COVID-19, and to help ease their feelings of anxiety about those changes. | ['Kristan Braziel'] | [] | ['autodesk', 'photoshop'] | 26 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/we-will-have-playdates-again-promise-by-liliana-quick-43rl0k | https://devpost.com/software/we-will-have-playdates-again-promise-by-liliana-quick-43rl0k/joins/08dNfnyewdpbXskVvYibLg##
Inspiration
What it does
How I built it
Challenges I ran into
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
What I learned
What's next for We will have Playdates again, Promise By Liliana Quick | We will have Playdates again, Promise By Liliana Quick | How kids can stay safe from the Coronavirus | ['Liliana Quick'] | [] | [] | 27 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/keep-your-distance-lx29tn | Keep Your Distance is a children's ebook about COVID-19. | Keep Your Distance | Keep Your Distance is a children's ebook about COVID-19. | ['Warp Smith'] | [] | [] | 28 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/captivating-covid-19-ebook-for-children | Inspiration covid-19 pandemic
What it does
Lockdown
How I built it
We build it using adobe illustrator, Photoshop
Challenges I ran into
The registration process was tedious
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Representation of this project within African setting
What I learned
The effectiveness of team work
Using our skill to impact others
What's next for Captivating Covid-19 eBook for Children
We wish to continue to create ebooks that will captivate children and help them navigate thesesl difficult times brought on by Covid-19.
Built With
adobe-illustrator
photoshop | The Pandemic Covid-19 eBook for Children | The project it an illustrated work | ['Emmanuel Abiodun', 'Oluwaseun Oseni', 'Idowu Abayomi'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'photoshop'] | 29 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-corona-frog-equation | I was inspired to explain the COVID-19 pandemic to children in a fun and digestible way. I also wanted to incorporate social issues related to the pandemic such as fighting misinformation and racism. I also wanted to touch upon online learning and how we all need to work together in order to overcome this pandemic.
I want to dedicate this book to the essential workers and everyday heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the frontline healthcare workers, grocery store personnel, cashiers, delivery drivers, custodial staff, teachers, public transportation drivers, and workers in the food service industry.
Built With
pages | The Corona Frog Equation | A young girl in California learns about COVID-19 through a math equation dealing with frogs | ['Esther Joe'] | [] | ['pages'] | 30 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dani-learns-social-distancing | Inspiration
In a child's world, few things are scarier than change. More than ever, our team thought it was important to explain why changes, like social distancing, need to happen in a way that is accessible to kids. The inspiration for this book came in part from watching the news and realizing that most coverage of the pandemic is laden with highly technical language, confusing figures, and mixed messages from public officials. We wanted to build a comprehensive guide to staying healthy and slowing the spread of Covid19 for children that is fun, easy to read, and validates their feelings.
What it does
This book follows a conversation between Dani, a young girl who misses her activities out in the community, and her doctor. It unpacks many of the questions and accompanying terminology that are difficult to explain to young children.
How we built it
Alé and Arely, a team of sisters, illustrated the book together, bringing the story to life with dynamic characters, bright colors, and a modern feel that will draw young readers into the story. The content was reviewed by a medical professional for accuracy, and the text borrows from the field of Immunology to help explain the cause of the pandemic and the amazing mechanisms inside our body that fight germs.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
This was an amazing collaboration, and the best part of the project was getting feedback from other team members. We're so excited to bring this book to children and parents who are working through this difficult time together.
A Special Thanks
Dani's team of writers and artists is thrilled to share our debut children's book, and we are so grateful to the panel of judges for making this happen! We hope that our book can have an impact, even if it is small, to help educate our communities about Covid19 and the power we have to stop it.
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adobe-illustrator
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ebook
english
word | Dani Stays Home | Upset by the disruptions in her life during the Covid19 pandemic, Dani talks to her doctor to learn about the power of social distancing and the amazing immune system protecting her from getting sick. | ['Nina McCabe'] | [] | ['adobe', 'adobe-illustrator', "children's-book", 'ebook', 'english', 'word'] | 31 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-covid-19-penpal | In this social learning book, Mina becomes penpals with the reader while staying at home and learning more about Covid-19. Her writing communicates to the reader just how much difficult information and feeling she can tolerate before needing humor and silliness to regulate herself. She encourages the reader to ask their own questions, share their own feelings, learn with her, and join her in offering support to others amidst the pandemic. | My Covid-19 Penpal | Children ages 6-9 learn, grow, and cope with adversity through supportive relationships. Through letters with Mina, they will take in brief and helpful information about Covid-19. | ['Mary Wise'] | [] | [] | 32 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/gugu-the-kid-avenger | GuGu - The Kid Avenger
GuGu - The Kid Avenger
GuGu is a six year old kid and she is worried about staying at home all the time.
One day she gets a surprise, when an unexpected visitor, a shining star visits her.
GuGu is not just an ordinary six-year-old kid. She has an extraordinary task in her hand.
GuGu learns important life lesson during her brave adventure. | GuGu - The Kid Avenger | This story is about a six year old kid named GuGu. | ['Vinod Das', 'Bindu R'] | [] | [] | 33 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/safety-in-the-time-of-covid-19-for-children | Inspiration
When I saw this hackathon, I remembered how I was trying to explain the whole pandemic to my Niece. It was difficult as she's just 3years old, but she can now tell a whole babyish story about corona virus.
What it does
This project is to help Children between the ages 6 to 9years understand the pandemic better and not become scared
How I built it
I edited and used resources from an online illustration source, which I have gotten the right to.
I also drew some sketches; wrote out the structures in paper before I transferred everything into my Microsoft word. When I was done, I converted the file to a PDF
Challenges I ran into
The major challenge was that I have NEVER written a book before(except for school project), so it was kind of difficult for me
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
My sister walked passed me as I was working on "Safety in the time of Covid-19", she was amazed. So I believe kids would love it and the engaging activities
What I learned
This project took me back to when I was 7years, and I recall learning while playing.
What's next for Safety in the time of Covid-19(for children)
I sincerely hope everyone who comes across this project would love it because it made them understand better.
If safety in the time of covid-19 can keep children company, it would be great and I would love to do more | Safety in the time of Covid-19(for children) | Helping children understand the civid-19 pandemic | ['Freda Ikpefua'] | [] | [] | 34 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-big-scary-virus | I wrote this early reader for children and families to help them feel seen and cope with Covid-19, while always keeping every essential worker and those most vulnerable in the back of my mind.
I have been writing since I could put together sentences to tell a story. At a young age, both of my parents each had their own bedtime stories, and we would make up these stories together. The earliest story I still have, is from when I was eight years old. From eight until the present, I have been writing stories, poetry, song lyrics, journaling, and media articles.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts from Quinnipiac University in history and sociology, and a Master’s of Science in secondary education in social studies. In 2014, I had to retire from my careers and it took me a few years to remember how much I enjoyed writing. I then started writing, reading, listening, and researching as often as I could. I was encouraged by others around me to submit my work into various contests. Once I had won a few contests and started getting published, my confidence grew. Yet, something was missing.
I had my poetry published in several places, but I have always wanted to be an author of my own book. On April 1st, I went for a sunrise walk by the Connecticut River and thought about what I could do to help with Covid-19. When I got back, I started on The Big Scary Virus, and by the next day it was finished!
I started on the sketches for the book, and soon realized the stick figures I was drawing weren’t working. A friend highly recommend Charlotte Smith. After seeing her interpretation of my sketch and illustration details, I knew she was the best person to be the illustrator of this book! She has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Her illustrations bring The Big Scary Virus to life! | The Big Scary Virus | An illustrated early reader children’s book to help them feel connected, seen, and cope with Covid-19. | ['Brittney Guertin'] | [] | [] | 35 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-book | My mom and I wanted to find something to do the relieve the stress of COVID-19 and the circumstances that it brought. We found this contest and decided it was the perfect feat for the two of us to attempt together. After hours of editing, drawing, and quite a bit of erasing, we created a final product that we are more than proud of! | Covid-19 book | The Coronavirus Chronicles | ['Kasey Newkirk'] | [] | [] | 36 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/you-re-mean-covid-19-9dfx51 | Inspiration
My children's questions about COVID-19, and finding a way to answer them and help them deal with their feelings inspired me to write this book.
What it does
explains COVID-19 to children, answers their questions, and helps them deal with their feelings.
How I built it
Illustrations done with watercolor and colored pencils.
Challenges I ran into
When a friend suggested that I enter this contest, I thought it was impossible to write a book in such a short time. I needed to do research, come up with an engaging story, and do the illustrations. Also, having three children, and a new dog at home all the time, meant I really had to use my time wisely.
What I learned
I learned that I can rise up to the challenge and have a book in 15 days. A big accomplishment! There were times I felt like i wanted to give up. But my five year old used my own words against me and said, "Mommy, remember what you always say, finish what you started." This experience forced me to reflect and ask myself this question, "Was it worth it sacrificing my time away from my children and my family to do this?" I have so much respect for parents who work from home.
What's next for You're Mean, Covid 19!
Maybe self-publish through Amazon.com? | You're Mean, Covid 19! | An engaging book with fun characters like Dr. Meow-Chi, an optimistic dog, and an inquisitive squirrel, that explains COVID-19 to children. | ['Agya Pudner'] | [] | [] | 37 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/virus-monster | Inspiration
My two boys that have autism and are anxious and nervous about the COVID 19
What it does
How I built it:
I hand drew the illustrations and assembled in Adobe Indesign.
Challenges I ran into
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
My 2 boys that I homeschool.
What I learned
A lot. This is my first book that I illustrated and formatted. I had to look up vidoes on how to Illustrate, design a cover and use inDesign to format.
What's next for Virus Monster
Not sure :)
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indd.adobe.com | Virus Monster | An anxious boy who came down with the Corona Virus. He is nervous and anxious with lots of questions. His favorite Aunt Jessi comes to his rescue with a story. | ['Heeral Roy'] | [] | ['adobe', 'indesign'] | 38 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/hello-hello-uncle-malarkey | Inspiration
Project arose due to family questions about covid 19
What it does it shows kids in this time - somewhat knowledgeable, but also not fully aware of what it is
How I built it - I proposed the work to my two sisters. One is a painter and the other works with design and advertizing. I drafted the story, based on a couple of characters that I had built other stories around. I sent it to my sister, who did sketches and studies until we had images galore. We sent it to my other sister who (with her husband) worked out the continuity and look. We each redrafted as we went along.
Challenges I ran into - Revising the story until it fit into sync with the images. From my sister's perspective, figuring how not to do deep portraits.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of - The story turned out well and we were able to complete it as a family project.
What I learned - No matter what your skill level or knowledge base, you always find challenges to overcome..
What's next for Hello! Hello! Uncle Malarkey? Hopefully publication. Or at the least the template for other stories that are in various stages of production.
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english | Hello! Hello! Uncle Malarkey? | Nephew and Niece seek guidance from their uncle during covid 19. Uncle lives in NYC, niece in Toronto, nephew in Atlanta. Normalacy eventually returns. | ['Ihor Pidhainy'] | [] | ['english'] | 39 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/riley-becomes-a-covid-19-hero-lgnbav | Inspiration
Our inspiration was to educate young children on ways that they can slow the spread of COVID-19. We want to empower children and help them feel safe during this uncertain time.
What it does
This book helps children learn about ways that they can be active in slowing the spread of COVID-19
How I built it
We built the book through collaboration and imagination to include pertinent facts about COVID-19 that are practical for ages 6-9 years old.
Challenges I ran into
The largest challenge that we ran into was trying to make sure that children finished the book feeling empowered.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We are very proud of the end product
What I learned
Through this project we learned about effective ways to communicate COVID-19 disease facts to children.
What's next for Riley Becomes a COVID-19 Hero
We are hoping that this book will be selected for publication!
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procreate | Riley Becomes a COVID-19 Hero | Riley learns about COVID-19. Her and her mom discuss ways that everyone can help and how she can be a hero in this uncertain time. | ['Megan Bias'] | [] | ['english', 'procreate'] | 40 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/penelope-the-pirate-princess-a-bad-case-of-glitter-spotdots | Watch out for the Glitter Spot Dots
My family and I started working on this book after my cousin sent my Daddy a text message about the competition. He asked my sister and me if we wanted to write a new book and we said yes!
I told him he ALWAYS complains about our glitter getting everywhere, so our thing we should stop from spreading should be glitter. What kid doesn't like glitter! My sister and I decided our sickness would be called the Glitter Spot Dots and just like that, Penelope the Pirate Princess: A Very Bad Case of the Glitter Spot Dots was born!
It was fun drawing our treasure map and coming up with the story. At first we were going to collect all of the Glitter and shoot it into space out to Jupiter on a rocket because my sister and I made a song about going to Jupiter in a rocket. Daddy said we can't just kick things we don't like off the planet, so we let the glitter stay.
I like writing books with my family. Its FUN!
Next time we need more time though. I wanted to add more glitter to the book, but we ran out of time. This is my second book, and I know the 3rd time around I will make sure my Daddy gives us more time.
I don't like the Coronavirus.
What's next for Penelope the Pirate Princess: A Bad Case of Glitter SpotDots?
You select our book to win of course :-)
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www.empoweredreaders.org | Penelope the Pirate Princess: A Bad Case of Glitter SpotDots | The Magic School Bus meets Indiana Jones as Penelope and Crew go on an adventure to stop the spread and find a cure for the Glitter Spot Dots! | ['Selah Thompson', 'Khalil Thompson'] | [] | [] | 41 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-virus-came-to-town-q1cegr | James is worried about a virus in his town and how it has changed his life, but his family and community help him restore his security and happy disposition. My nephew, James, missed his planned birthday party due to the Coronavirus in early March. I was inspired by the way the community came together for this little boy to show that they celebrated him by forming a car parade in front of his house. I was also impressed by by grandsons' school in the way they immediately set up online classes and kept school going from home. Finally, I have been inspired by the first responders who have been the real heroes in this event in history. My daughter helped navigate the computer technology so that we could use my written story and her illustrations.
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adobe-indesign | A Virus Came to Town | A young boy named James is worried about a virus that came to his town. | ['Blair Gazza'] | [] | ['adobe-indesign'] | 42 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/not-so-little | As two people who have worked with children and individuals with disabilities, we know how hard it can be to get accurate and appropriate information to those who need it most. This inspired us to create a book for children during this time of high stress and anxiety to give them a calm, educational understanding of what is going on in the world. We aimed to provide a thought-provoking, creative piece that spoke to and inspired children.
Though we loved creating this, one challenge was the need to balance creating the story, while still working in the community. The illustrator continued to work with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries during this process. Though this added a layer of stress to the time aspect of completing the project, it also served as a creative outlet to relieve stress during these uncertain times.
In this process, we gained new prospective of the pandemic by interviewing children, parents, and teachers about their experiences. We also furthered our insight into the creative process of writing a book and learned new skills within illustration, story creation, and editing. We hope to continue to use and further these skills by writing books about/for underrepresented populations, such as individuals with physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, mental health challenges, and low socio-economic status.
Thank you for this opportunity and consideration.
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watercolor | Not So Little | A story of a child's role within the 2020 pandemic | ['Kirstin White', 'Haley Wodarczyk'] | [] | ['colored', 'lightroom', 'pencil', 'watercolor'] | 43 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/violet-and-the-virus-ebook | My 13-year-old son and I were inspired to write about our experiences during COVID-19. We used our story and artwork from Canva to create the ebook. It was challenging to have text and images that balanced each other. I'm most proud of working with my son on this project. I learned that this is an unusual time, but we can get through it by supporting each other and our healthcare professionals. I really hope that we can help others understand more about the virus with this book. We can't wait to share it with family, friends, and the Emory Global Health Institute community.
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canva | Violet and the Virus eBook | A children's ebook about a dog and her best friend, Julia, experiencing life during COVID-19. | ['L M Jones'] | [] | ['canva'] | 44 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/just-for-a-little-while | Inspiration
The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
What it does
Explains social adjustments for COVID for children 6-9
The making of Just for a Little While
Sydney and Jenelle Ward are 17-year-old high school students in Indiana. Their sister, Lauren Ward, is a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine student at Tulane University. Gabe Cohen is a junior in Digital Media Production at Tulane. Together, they teamed up (over Zoom) to combine their skills to develop a book on COVID-19 for children. | Just for a Little While | COVID-19 children's book- a story told with animals and colors to explain why we all need to stay apart right now- at least just for a little while | ['Lauren Ward'] | [] | [] | 45 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/i-m-bored-u9raoi | Inspiration: Some really great young people. | I'm Bored. | I'm Bored. A COVID-19 Story. | [] | [] | [] | 46 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/ozzie-s-optimism | Cover Page of Ozzie's Optimism
Inspiration
Ostriches' stereotypical nervousness and 6ft wingspan inspired our main character.
What it does
It teaches children about how to take safe steps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How I built it
I wrote it and laid it out on InDesign. Nicholas used Photoshop and Illustrator for the illustrations.
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adobe-illustrator | Ozzie's Optimism | Ozzie the ostrich has to figure out how to safely make his sister's birthday the best yet, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. | ['Nicholas Skelley'] | [] | ['adobe-creative-suite', 'adobe-illustrator'] | 47 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/let-s-talk-corona-x48gw3 | Inspiration- I enjoy writing and it was one of my options for a school project.
What it does- It informs younger kids about Coronavirus.
How I built it- I used the story jumper website to put the book together.
Challenges I ran into- I started late.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of- Finishing in time.
What I learned- I learned more about Coronavirus when I was researching.
What's next for Let's talk Corona.- I want to have it published as an eBook.
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www.storyjumper.com | Let's talk Corona. | Where your kids can learn about Coronavirus. | ['Elle Wylie'] | [] | ['storyjumper'] | 48 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/while-we-re-apart-our-hearts-unite | Inspiration - Wanting to help children through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
What it does - Helps explain terms surrounding COVID-19 that children might not understand, in a gentle and loving way.
How we built it - InDesign, Photoshop, the Written Word!
Challenges we ran into - Time was definitely a big challenge, normally we'd take several months to complete a book of this length.
Accomplishments that we're proud of - Completing it in time!
What we learned
What's next for While We're Apart, Our Hearts Unite
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photoshop | Together, Even When We’re Apart | Stories of COVID-19 | ['Anna Myers Sabatini', 'Linda Grant'] | [] | ['indesign', 'photoshop'] | 49 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/lucie-s-guide-to-coronavirus-and-birthdays | Title Page
Inspiration
Luis and I are seniors in high school and have been affected by the current pandemic. Our senior year was cut short, and how our first semester in college will proceed is up in the air. Throughout this pandemic, we both have felt anxiety and fear, just like the children this book targets. We have felt upset and hopeless. But, we had support systems and the knowledge to become proactive against COVID-19. We wanted to continue to make a difference so we chose to write and illustrate a book to help kids feel more at ease during the pandemic.
We may not be professional writers or artists, but with my goal of becoming a veterinarian working in infectious diseases, and with Luis going to art school, we are excited about this opportunity.
What it does
This book introduces Lucie, a girl who doesn’t understand why she can’t go play with her best friend Jonah on his birthday. With the help of her three action figures who come to life, Lucie explores why social distancing is important, what COVID-19 is, and who is making a difference. This is a narrative story where Lucie is encouraged to ask questions much like kids are doing right now.
How I built it
We used Google Documents as a place to brainstorm and write our finished product. We then used procreate for the artwork and indesign to put the book together.
Challenges I ran into
It was challenging to write what I wanted while balancing what Luis wanted to draw. It was also a challenge to edit this numerous times and to change the writing to a more childlike style that differed from how I am used to writing. It very fun for us to try to accomplish something new.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud that as seniors in high school, we are stepping forward to make an impact in our community and to help others during the pandemic.
I’m proud that Luis and I were able to work together as a team and communicate to create our finished product. For our first-ever book, I am very happy with what we have created.
What I learned
I have learned more about what it takes to actually write children's books, something I did not have experience with before. I love writing, and this broadened my skills. In addition, I learned more about COVID-19 and how to communicate with children effectively in difficult circumstances. Luis gained experience in drawing illustrations for children's books as well.
What's next for Lucie's Guide to Coronavirus and Birthdays
Hopefully, Lucie and her story will be used to help children everywhere cope with the changes COVID-19 has brought into their lives. We are considering passing it along to our Dramatic Writing teacher, who has children. We want our story to help as many people as we can.
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procreate | Lucie's Guide to Coronavirus and Birthdays | A young girl named Lucie who’s confused about coronavirus and why she can’t see her friends learns how to fight COVID-19 when her action figures come alive to teach her. | ['luis ponce', 'Madeleine Sullivan'] | [] | ['indesign', 'procreate'] | 50 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/distant-together | Cover of Distant Together
Inspiration
The mental health toll of COVID-19 will far outpace its physical consequence. Through both its direct and indirect effects on the family, the pandemic may adversely impact the experience and wellbeing of young children, who lack age-appropriate resources to fully understand and cope with their changing circumstances. While a number of books have been written for very young children, not all fully engage with children's cognitive (including imaginative!) capacities during this developmental period. Concomitantly, we believe that this pandemic has also increased Sinophobia within the United States, and we are seeing some of those dynamics trickling down to influence children's perception of the world around them. We believe that our children's book offers an opportunity not only to strengthen children's knowledge of and ability to cope with COVID-19 in an imaginative and fun way, but also to foster inclusivity and perception that we are, as we always have been, distant but together.
Inspiration from the book thus draws from these observations and also from the authors' work. Daniel M. Friess is combating COVID-19 among homeless populations in Los Angeles, and Kathy Trang is studying the impact of COVID-19 among refugee populations globally.
What it does
Our picture book presents COVID-19 to children in the form of an adventure book. Danny, the protagonist of the story, shares many concerns that young children his age have regarding the pandemic, as he finds himself unable to go to school, be with friends, or see his grandmother. His growing frustration evolves into a dream sequence in which he is Danakos, a character he plays as in his favorite game War and Wizardry. Together with his best friends, Danakos goes on an adventure to rescue his grandmother from the CoVs, which are viruses causing COVID. Through this dream sequence, Danny learns what CoVs are; how they infect people; how to cope with change; and how he and his friends can play their part in stopping COVID-19, who may not involve magic, swords, or fire.
How I built it
Daniel Friess and I (Kathy Trang) wrote the story, and Kaitlin Banfill illustrated the book using watercolor. I then used Photoshop to color-correct the images and InDesign to layout the text and pictures.
Challenges I ran into
We had to rewrite the story several times to ensure that the plot was both imaginative, intellectually stimulating, and accessible to children. Concomitantly, while we wanted to build a rich world within this storybook, we also wanted to leave certain details open so that children reading the book can imagine themselves as Danny. In addition to the revisions that enabled us to meet those criteria, we found that the drawings critically enhanced story-telling and aided imaginative flair.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We are proud of how the story came together and how the drawings alongside the text engage readers' imagination, both playing a part in immersing them in this joint adventure.
What I learned
We learned that much can be accomplished through teamwork and that there is significant opportunity to translate complex epidemiological or medical concepts into accessible formats for people of varying ages and backgrounds.
What's next for Distant Together
We are interested in translating the text into Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Khmer first (reflecting the language background of our authors) then disseminating the book in elementary and junior high schools to widen its accessibility and impact.
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watecolor | Distant Together | In this epic adventure book, Danny and his friends learn how they can fight against COVID-19 and be distanced but united! | ['Kathy Trang'] | [] | ['indesign', 'photoshop', 'watecolor'] | 51 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-is-covid-19-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-1-xiwugt | Inspiration
My 7 month old daughter is my inspiration- what type of book would help her navigate the feelings and thoughts during a pandemic?
What it does
Provides information about Covid-19, reassurance, and ideas of things to do for children
How I built it
Procreate on iPadPro
Challenges I ran into
My 7 month old needing my attention!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
My Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, My daughter, Illustrating 3 children's books for a non-profit; I am proud of accomplishing this project in just a week while tending to my child full-time as a "single" parent (partner is deployed)
What I learned
Time Management
What's next for What is Covid-19 and What Can I Do About it?
Hopefully it is chosen and shared with all the kids who could use it! | What is Covid-19 and What Can I Do About it? | A kid's guide to navigating Covid-19 | ['Emily Smith'] | [] | [] | 52 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/lisi-learns-all-about-the-coronavirus | I was inspired to write this book to educate parents and their children on how to keep safe or prevent them from getting the Coronavirus in an entertaining way. | Lisi Learns All About the Coronavirus | Lisi Learns All About the Coronavirus | ['Lynnette Palestro'] | [] | [] | 53 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/fighting-coronavirus | the cover page
Inspiration
kids have many questions all the time, they also can understand more than we think.
What it does
it collects information about the coronavirus in a simple way that can suitable for kids.
How I built it
by writing and designing
Challenges I ran into
time is the big challenge
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
thanks for trusted websites that publish the truth and avoid lies.
What I learned
I learned that I like this type of work, I enjoyed so much, I share the information with my kids, I found that they need to know, and this is their right.
What's next for Fighting Coronavirus
I have an idea for writing stories and use the emerging technologies for that such as augmented reality, I hope I can find the financial support for that.
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drive.google.com | Fighting Coronavirus | a story about a kid asking his mom about coronavirus | ['Zeinab MASI'] | [] | ['acrobat', 'photoshop', 'word'] | 54 |
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I was inspired by other children's books I've read in the past. I learned that I have to keep on working hard because in the end it will be worth it. I wrote my story as a Word document and drew the pictures myself. This was a big challenge for me because I had one week to write a book. I am in 6th grade so I also had online school to keep me busy. I worked so hard on this and I had to really put all of my effort into it. When I first started my book I thought that it would be easy. But it wasn't. I had to try my best and spend huge chunks of time on it. But now I realize that it was worth it because I am so happy with the results. Overall, I'm really proud of my book and this was a big accomplishment for me. It may not be the best book ever but I'm really happy with it. If I win, I really hope that the kids who read it enjoy it and understand what Coronavirus is and how to stay safe.
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word | Stay Six Feet Away | A Book About Coronavirus For Kids | ['Tullia Pastorello'] | [] | ['english', 'illustations', 'word'] | 55 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-covid-crisis-t6pm9j | This is talking about how the virus spread in really simple terms
This goes along with my introduction because it talks about expectation and reality in 2020
This photo talks about some ways to keep safe during this time.
This is my last photo and it gives a happy ending to my eBook by reassuring the readers that this virus will pass over.
I was really inspired to write an ebook for younger kids because I really enjoy writing and I also worked hard for the money too.
My book is informational and it talks about safety tips, science facts, how it started, and more
I used google docs to type and I checked my work with Grammarly.
I wasn't sure how many illustrations to do, but I tried doing a few
I really like my essay and I think I could win and my accomplishments were providing good facts and age-appropriate pictures.
I learned more about the virus by writing this book, and I also learned that the health workers are trying their best right now to help us.
Submission and hopefully a winner! I worked really hard!
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drive.google.com | THE COVID CRISIS | My idea is to inform people of all ages about the coronavirus. | [] | [] | [] | 56 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-coronavengers-combat-the-killer-covids | Inspiration
We are a group of high school students who have formed a group called Coronavengers!
What it does
The book provides education to young children about Coronavirus in an easy to understand format.
How we built it
We worked together on the story line and created all the illustrations ourselves
Challenges we ran into
We communicated online to share ideas regularly and created the e-book online.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We were able to bring out the facts in an easy to understand manner
What we learned
We can work together as a team to learn about a new challenge and create learning materials for others to help spread the truth
What's next for The Coronavengers Combat The Killer Covids
To continue spreading the truth about science and fight falsehood and rumors on social media!
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graphics | The Coronavengers Combat The Killer Covids | An e-book to educate young children about COVID-19 pandemic and how it can be overcome with the help of superheroes | ['Lokesh Guglani', 'Varnika Guglani', 'Noah Cherian', 'Riya Sachdeva'] | [] | ['graphics'] | 57 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/making-the-most-of-it-the-virtual-adventures-of-ryan-gables-4mqbkv | coronavirus
publichealth | Making the Most of It: The Virtual Adventures of Ryan Gables | Gender non-binary child adjusts to social distancing | ['Katherine Henaghan', 'Michele Khan'] | [] | [] | 58 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-what-does-that-mean | INSPIRATION
My inspiration for this book was my mother. She urged me to make the book and helped along the way.
CHALLENGE
The biggest challenge for me was time and illustrations. I also found it very hard to find a way for children to understand something serious without overwhelming them.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
I'm proud of how this book evolved from start to finish.
FUTURE
I would like Covid-19? What does that mean? to benefit someone having trouble understanding the virus. I look forward to finding a way to accomplish this.
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indesign | Covid-19? What does that mean? | Children's Field Guide on Covid-19 | ['Lacey P'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'indesign'] | 59 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/upside-down-and-all-around-a-book-about-cover-19 | My children were most certainly my inspiration. My 7 year old has struggled to understand the changes that have taken place in her life. Not going to school, not being able to see friends, or go to a playground. It's been tough as a parent to feel helpless in such a situation where your child feels lost. So, I gave her little tasks that she could do to help keep herself safe and those around us safe. This is where the storyline comes from.
I began the process by writing out the story. I rewrote it several times in an effort to keep it brief but informative, fun but sincere, and to offer up the sense of security and community.
A challenging aspect of the story writing and illustrating was deciding how much information was too much for a child to digest, without washing over the profound time we're living in, globally.
I'm very proud of the illustrations. They are all hand done by me with watercolor and ink. I spent a lot of time trying to compose them in a light and whimsical manner to help alleviate the heaviness of the subject matter.
The whole project was one big learning experience. It was time consuming, emotional, frustrating, validating and inspiring, all in one. I have absolutely loved this process. Thank you for the opportunity to stretch and grow my creativity.
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watercolor | Upside Down and All Around- a book about covid-19 | A little girl is struggling with recent changes due to covid-19, feeling like her life is upside down. She learns that people around the world feel the same way and how to help everyone stay safe. | ['Brittany Jacoby'] | [] | ['english', 'ink', 'watercolor'] | 60 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-order-of-the-magic-bubble-wants-you | Cover Page
Inspiration
The genesis of The Order of the Magic Bubble (notwithstanding its existence protecting humanity for generations) is the intersection of a few things, namely: my work on COVID-19 projects trying to use tech to measure social distancing (using the bubble motif), the need for a creative/artistic outlet, and hearing the painful stories of my friends' kids who were struggling to handle the pandemic. When I was a kid, books were an escape, salve, and inspiration -- I could only
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Particular credit is due to:
My parents (to whom I've dedicated this!):
two elementary school teachers who really emphasized play and creativity -- imbuing with a different perspective and way of looking at things (hence why this is wrapped in a sense of "magic"). Also, my mother battled cancer while I was the age of this target audience -- so I can understand the struggle, confusion, and helplessness, so I was hoping to provide them a story that could ease those anxieties.
A love for storytelling:
Since I was a kid, I was always inspired by the stories of the "quest" -- and as we all embark on an unknown journey, I wanted to tell a story that drew on those archetypes to encourage them along this path.
The everyday heroes:
those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight, the essential workers still going to work under the cloud of COVID-19, the parents trying to juggle home/work/their own sanity, too many to list.
Objectives and key messages
Objectives
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Make it informative, but not overbearing:
there's so much to know about COVID-19 (and also so much we don't know!), so I wanted to keep it simple and tie it to things they could have control of in their own lives, hence the characteristics of coronavirus are tied to their actions.
Put it in a unique wrapper:
There's great content out there for kids on COVID-19; I wanted to give a new way to frame the conversation and introduce some
Create a "call to action":
I know kids love the idea of being a member of something -- and beyond being part of this community fighting this virus together, I thought this "Order" could introduce an ethos that they could live by.
Write it for the steps ahead:
the timing of the book is in a transition period for the pandemic -- so I wanted to write a bit ahead of the curve (no pun intended) so that it maintained relevance beyond the "shelter-in-place" orders.
Small winks for the parents:
there are some jokes in there that are probably a bit over the head of the kids, but there are some jokes that the parents might pick up (e.g., two of the heroes, Sir Ology = "Serology" -- an important part of antibody study, and Captain Dores = "Kept Indoors"). I remember re-watching Animaniacs and realizing how many jokes I could have only gotten after getting past the PG-13 age!
How it was conceived
Drawing on my health experience:
I have spent a decade working in healthcare strategy around the world -- advising ministries/departments of health, health system executives, and in medtech startups, and have always had a passion to translate the stories of people into better care in our communities -- in narratives using data or their lived experiences. I saw this book as a challenge to turn one of the most sudden, drastic, and widespread impacts to our civilization into something that could inform, empower, and inspire children.
Primary and secondary research:
I used 3 key sources to calibrate the messaging of my book, including:
Conducting a 'meta-analysis' of what was out there: I had a look at probably two dozen or more books for kids on COVID-19 and guides for parents on how to speak to kids about the issue to identify their approaches, tone, common denominators in messaging, etc.
Research on child psychology in the COVID-19 context: I sought out research/articles on what was being written by professionals, and there has been a lot written -- everything from resilience to anxiety management to social isolation. I also had the chance to speak to a couple of professionals for advice.
Interviews: I spoke to parents to get a sense of how COVID-19 was impacting their kids, what are the questions they're being asked, and how they've been communicating with them. It's been a little heartbreaking to hear about how this has been impacting many of them (a lot as described by the psychologists), but I do admire how families have come together through the crisis!
Drawing on my COVID-19 experiences
: Since early March, I have been involved with several tech-based COVID-19 projects trying to help with things ranging from public health communications platforms, to contact tracing to using smartphone technology like GPS and Bluetooth to help people be aware of and comply with social distancing. This is where the "bubble" concept originated -- because I found it was an easy way for people to perceive the idea of social distancing. The project, MyBubble, is a winner at the Pandemic Response Hackathon, Global Hack for COVID-19 Top 5 in Media & Entertainment, and is currently a finalist at the EUvsVirus hackathon!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
This is my first book!
My parents were teachers, so I hope they're proud! They probably have editing notes. Too bad for them I'm already "grounded" (under our public health orders, of course!)
Also, I did this in pretty short order coming out of the EUvsVirus Hackathon on Monday -- so I'm proud I was able to shift gears and get this started and done (with 29 minutes to spare!)
What I learned
It's much harder to write for kids than it is for technically-sophisticated adults:
I have worked with CEOs and senior government officials, and writing reports/articulating ideas for them is
far easier
; that being said, I think I'd like to be able to more tersely communicate ideas as you would with a child.
It can be easier to write under pressure:
Even with an initial concept, the 90% of the work was done over a very intense 36 hours -- as if the time crunch squeezed it out of me.
Empathy is critical:
I had to shed what I knew about COVID-19 and suspend the way I rationalized things to understand how a child might think/worry/be inspired
Marker is hard to get out of clothes
What's next for The Order of the Magic Bubble Wants YOU
I'd love for it to help people and get as many new recruits to The Order of the Magic Bubble as possible! I'd also love to continue writing and collaborating with others. A lot of my health system design philosophy revolves around 'population empowerment', and this certainly taught me how to try to take complex ideas and communicate them simply -- a key part in making it actionable. I'd like to make it more accessible as well by recording a narrated/animated version of it, as well as write a follow-on depending on how the "new normal" turns out.
What's next for you? Hopefully you take the pledge to The Order of the Magic Bubble -- so you can stay out of that germ-y trouble! | The Order of the Magic Bubble Wants YOU | A heroic Order that has protected humanity for generations mobilizes in the fight against COVID-19! | ['Randall Baran-Chong'] | [] | [] | 61 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-is-going-on-in-the-world | Cover image for "What is going on in the world?"
Inspiration I wanted to share information on how to stay safe in a way that children would understand. Help children organize all of the information they might be hearing adults talk about, or even the news.
The story and illustrations help children understand how to stay safe in our world today in light of the virus. So that they don't feel helpless.
How I built it, I wrote the story based on the information I received from medical professionals and used an illustrator to draw the pictures to make it fun and interesting for children.
Challenges... I ran into was the time given for the project. When we found out about the project there wasn't a lot of time left to get it completed. We had about one week.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of are getting in completed by the deadline and that the story is relevant, timely and engaging for children of all ages, but definitely the target age of 6-9 years old.
What I learned is that when faced with a challenge, we can work together to get it done.
What's next for What is going on in the world? We go back to a new normal where we can appreciate all the things that are important, family and loved ones.
Built With
english
spanish | What is going on in the world? | An English and Spanish Bilingual children's book explaining what is happening in our world today with the coronavirus. Helping children understand the new rules for safety. | ['Nury Castillo Crawford'] | [] | ['english', 'spanish'] | 62 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/all-hands-children-s-book | Inspiration this story details how different people learn about and deal with a virus.
What it does
This story aimed to offer a perspective of what is going on with the virus to children and they can better understand it.
How I built it
I used PowerPoint and illustrated my pictures by hand.
Challenges I ran into
This is the first book I have written as an unpublished author. It was hard to start the book but was a good learning lesson. I enjoyed the journey.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am happy that I finished what I promised myself that I would do.
What I learned
I learned a lot about my self and the skills that I need to improve.
What's next for All Hands - Children's Book | All Hands - Children's Book | A short story that details how people deal with the Coronavirus | ['Penny King'] | [] | [] | 63 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/sudsy-the-germ-buster | Book Cover
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Children's lives have been turned upside down during the current coronavirus pandemic. They have questions about the virus and may feel anxiety about the rapid change. Amazingly, however, many children also very much want to help! We were inspired by the resilience and helpfulness of children and grown-ups across the world, as we all grapple with COVID-19. There are so many heartwarming stories of people coming together and working towards a common goal. In particular, we were impressed by the story of school districts, which - in the midst of switching to virtual learning and finding new ways to care for students - gathered supplies to donate to hospitals. We aimed to write a book that captured this spirit of resourcefulness, selflessness, and community, while simultaneously providing factual information about coronavirus and normalizing the many emotions children may be feeling along the way.
What it does:
"Sudsy" follows a bubbly soap dispenser as she journeys from her normal role in a high school to the local hospital, to help keep the hands of patients and hospital staff squeaky clean during the coronavirus pandemic. Along the way, it shows her emotions as she faces the many challenges that arise due to COVID-19. The book also includes factual information about coronavirus, including preventative health measures, and tells stories of health care professionals and every day heroes working against the virus. All information presented in the story is age appropriate, and the graphics are colorful and fun.
How we built it:
We wrote the story and imagined what graphics would accompany each page. We hand-drew these images, and then recreated them using Adobe Illustrator. Finally, we compiled our graphics and text using Adobe InDesign.
Challenges we ran into:
As this was a project with two socially-distancing co-creators, it was a challenge to illustrate and create a cohesive piece of work while working separately.
Accomplishments that we are proud of:
We are most proud of writing a story that highlights the diverse everyday heroes (of all ages!) that are working together in the context of this pandemic to keep our communities safe.
What we learned:
We truly learned that not all heroes wear capes. There are so many people in our communities that make society function. Everyone is important.
Who we are:
The authors of this book, Logan and Emily, are two pediatricians-in-training. The two friends met during their undergraduate career at Duke University, where Logan studied child development and Emily studied computer science and visual arts. Both women share a mutual love for drawing and storytelling and are excited to use their skills to help children better understand and make sense of everything that is going on with COVID-19!
Built With
adobe-illustrator
adobe-indesign | Sudsy | In the midst of COVID-19 chaos, Sudsy gets relocated from her home in the school bathroom and gets placed on the frontlines! | ['Emily Kragel', 'Logan Beyer'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'adobe-indesign'] | 64 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-covidologist | test | test | test | ['L D'] | [] | [] | 65 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/pizza-night-with-ava | Ava's learns about Coronavirus on pizza night. | Pizza Night with Ava | Ava learns about Coronavirus on pizza night. | ['Lissette Palestro'] | [] | [] | 66 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/how-distancing-brings-us-closer-together-zpbn0i | Inspiration
I am an occupational therapist and realize the great need for this book for kiddos! Also it was extremely fun to make
What it does
Describes the importance of social distancing and what all is happening right now with the coronavirus. It also describes how our bodies react to "germs" and what we can do to help our immune system and mental health!
How I built it
I used my macbook and google drive to make everything. I only used stuff I had in my house (quarantine creativity!) and took pictures of everything I made, as well at things in my back yard as inspiration!
Challenges I ran into
Time crunch (I found out about the competition 3 days before deadline)
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I wrote AND illustrated a children's book in less than 3 days! I mean that is a huge accomplishment. Writing a children's book is what I've always wanted to do and this has really helped me push myself to complete the first one, and to serve as inspiration.
What I learned
I feel like this process was so therapeutic for me, and I really hope that it is for the kids who will (hopefully) be reading it. <3
What's next for How Distancing Brings Us Closer Together
Built With
english
google
macbook | How Distancing Brings Us Closer Together | A book to describe the importance of social distancing and what all is happening right now with the coronavirus | ['Lakin East'] | [] | ['english', 'google', 'macbook'] | 67 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/threads-of-hope-a-child-s-plan-of-action-to-fight-covid-19 | Inspiration
Inspired by the children in our emergency school, young children who have embraced the challenges of this global pandemic with determination and joy, they have been empowered to take action believing that they can make a difference, however small to all those around them.
What it does
This book seeks to empower children all over the world to work together creating a global force which can and will change the world.
How I built it
We came up with the idea for the text and then experimented with line drawings. Once we had agreed the shape and flow of the book, Katie's creativity took over and the book gained a life of it's own!
Challenges I ran into
The timeframe was our biggest challenge. We produced the book in just under two weeks.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Seeing the vision become a reality through the colourful and imaginative illustrations. Each child has a vibrancy and joy which just emanates from every page. Collectively the children in this book are going to become the global force to combat the virus.
What I learned
There are so many possibilities for communicating through the medium of story and story telling - this is just the start of a much bigger project.
What's next for Threads of Hope
We are sending it out as widely as possible - other charities and organisations have expressed an interest in publishing our books so we will work with them to see what's possible | Threads of Hope: A child’s plan of action to fight Covid 19 | 'Attractive, colourful, and relevant to the lives of diverse young children’ -an opportunity for young children to open up, find their voice, express their feelings and deal with challenging emotions. | ['katie waller'] | [] | [] | 68 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-chidlren-s-ebook-competition-dear-diary | Front Cover Page
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Inspiration
We were inspired to write this story because it gave us a medium through which we could show how we felt about this pandemic, and we wanted to inform children about the virus in an interesting way that would also shed some light in the midst of a troubling situation. It is clear that the virus has changed our daily lives that we had taken for granted, but despite this, we were inspired to highlight that there are some positive aspects of the virus including spending more time with family.
What it does
This short story shares a day in the life of a young boy named Jack as he goes through a typical day in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes steps to stay safe amidst the virus like using masks and maintaining social distance. It also shows that the medical personnel should be appreciated for their hard work.
How I built it
The illustrations and words were created on Paint 3D. The author and the illustrator had many discussions over the past few days as to how the final product would be structured.
Challenges I ran into
It was somewhat difficult to connect the storyline with the illustrations, which resulted in many discussions so that the pictures would accurately depict the story.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
As high school and middle school students we are very proud of our final product, especially the illustrations and how they are able to accurately show what the main character, Jack, is going through amidst a troublesome time.
What I learned
Creating a short picture book directed towards a specific age group is a lot more difficult than I first expected; however, I feel like now we are able to truly understand and create a book tiered for any age group.
What's next for Dear Diary: COVID-19
Publishing!
Built With
paint3d | Dear Diary: COVID-19 | A short story/diary entry that takes the reader through a day in the life of an elementary school kid stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Written for children ages 6-9 years old. | ['Alex Yum'] | [] | ['paint3d'] | 69 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/soapgirl-and-waterboy-fight-the-coronavirus | Social Distancing Force Field
Mom wearing PPE
Inspiration
This book draws inspiration from lots of children's books we read when we were younger. The Ladybug Girl series by David Soman and Jacky Davis and the Gaspard and Lisa books by Gutman and Hallensleben deserve special mention.
What it does
Our book tells the story of dealing with COVID-19 from a kid's perspective and tries to teach other kids how they can help fight the virus.
How I built it
We wrote the story first and Lila created storyboards for each page. Katya drew the illustrations using the Procreate app on her iPad. Lila researched the information for the Q&A section by looking at the CDC COVID-19 guidelines and the WHO website. Then we put it all together in the .pdf.
Our dog, Abby Wambark, who makes a cameo on page five, provided moral support through the whole process.
Challenges I ran into
It's not always easy working with your sister!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We're both really proud that we were able to create this book in such a short period of time.
What I learned
Katya learned the procreate software, and we both learned a lot about COVID-19.
What's next for SoapGirl and WaterBoy Fight the Coronavirus
We'll see!
Built With
procreate | SoapGirl and WaterBoy Fight the Coronavirus | A book to educate children about the COVID-19 pandemic and how they can help fight it | ['Katya Haspel'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 70 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/chris-and-the-secret | Inspiration
I didn't really have a source of inspiration. I knew I wanted to write something that was educational and lots of fun. I also wanted deeper meanings for older audiences who might read the story. With my key messages in mind, I created a plan for the story.
How I built it
I used Word for the text, and I used a program called Janvas for the illustrations.
Challenges I ran into
I struggled to make the book age-appropriate. I don't spend much time with kids, and I had no idea what was appropriate for ages 6-9. I worried that my story was too long and complex. I wasn't sure how to format the text and what level of sensory description to use. For help, I Googled one of my favorite childhood series, The Magic Tree House. It's for kids age 6-9, and I saw that these chapter books are often over 60 pages long, though the font size is large and the chapters are short. I listened to a 5-minute audio sample to get a sense of appropriate vocabulary and so on.
I also don't draw, nor have I ever illustrated with a computer! I used Google to find an online illustration program and picked one called Janvas. At first, it was hard to use and very slow, but then it became more intuitive.
I wasn't thrilled with all my illustrations, though. I really felt the time crunch in the end and wish I had more time to keep revising and adding illustrations.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
The final product. I worked really, really hard and gave it my all! Though my illustrations weren't where I wanted them to be, I was happy with my Bird.
What I learned
Writing children's books is fun. I should do this more often.
What's next for Chris and The Secret
I'm excited to find out!
Built With
and
janvas
word | Chris and The Secret | Chris goes on an adventure to uncover a secret--and he learns about COVID-19 and the world. | ['Reem Al-Atassi'] | [] | ['and', 'janvas', 'word'] | 71 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-a-rhyming-verse-for-kids | Inspiration
Simple children's books that explain topics through fun visual metaphors.
What it does
Teaches children about Covid 19 and the basic measures to prevent it.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I have no experience with writing, but I wanted this book to be a rhyming verse that successfully teaches children in an entertaining way. The final result is a set of 4 verses set in iambic pentameter. It also uses the task of painting as a visual metaphor for the main 3 methods used to prevent Covid 19.
Built With
photoshop
procreate | Covid 19? A rhyming verse for kids | A rhyming verse that teaches children about Covid 19 and measures to prevent it though visual metaphors and fun illustrations. | ['Mike Dees'] | [] | ['photoshop', 'procreate'] | 72 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/elissa-and-the-coronavirus | Coverpage
Inspiration
The current crisis around the world.
What it does
Hopefully, teaches kids about Coronavirus without being too scary or intimidating
How I built it
Stories are not built. They are born.
Challenges I ran into
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Could we have some more time please.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I particularly like the spread of Elissa on the swing.
What I learned
Plan to need more time than you expect.
What's next for Elissa and the Coronavirus
More fairytale adventures, of course!!
Built With
indesign | Elissa and the Coronavirus | A children's book about Coronavirus | ['Deanna Altomara', 'Veranika Paltaratskaya'] | [] | ['indesign'] | 73 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-is-covid-19 | I was inspired to write a question and answer book and learned how to do research. Timelines were a challenge.
Built With
google-docs | What is Covid-19 | This is a story for children by a child, answering common questions about covid-19. | ['Krista Thomas'] | [] | ['google-docs'] | 74 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/fight-against-corona-with-harry | Cover page
Inspiration
The whole world is fighting against coronavirus. The government, doctors, police, delivery men, cleaners, social workers, etc are all working selflessly to save our lives. It is really incredible to see them working for us and risking their own lives. This is an opportunity to contribute something to society in these tough times. Through this e-book, we can make children aware of coronavirus and their responsibilities toward society. After all, they are the future superheroes for the world.
What it does
'Fight against corona with Harry'
introduces Harry, a school going boy, who is upset because he is unable to meet his friends. Harry has no idea what is going on around the world and why his mom is not allowing him to go outside. His mom explains to him about the coronavirus and explains simplistically how viruses work, how pandemics spread, how he can stay healthy and make the most out of quarantine. She also gives him moral values like what are our responsibilities towards society and environmental issues. All this information helps Harry to understand the situation and made him manage the stress because he has a lot of amazing things to learn and have fun at the same time.
How I built it
First of all, we think of a story which a child age between can easily relate and understand. Then we started drawing all the illustrations on the paper with the crayons. After that, we scanned all the illustrations and edited them on a MAC and uploaded it to the crello. On the crello, we did most of the designing work.
Challenges I ran into
Structuring accurate and useful content for children such that while reading the book they should be able to understand the information and their duties toward society. Thinking and drawing illustrations such that they look appealing to children and keep them excited in reading what's next.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Writing and illustrating this book for the children around the book. We are very happy with the final product. This is the first e-book that we have completed in less than 48 hrs. And we made all the pictures with crayons on paper and used them in this e-book.
What I learned
As this was our first ever-written book, we learnt a lot about writing and illustrating the e-books.
What's next for the Fight against corona with harry
We will be very happy if our small contribution to society reaches as many children as possible around the globe. | Fight against corona with Harry | A story of a boy named Harry who learnt about the pandemic coronavirus from his mom. | ['Anushree Rungta'] | [] | [] | 75 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/keeping-you-in-my-heart | Inspiration
My Mom and I are both teachers, and we have been in quarantine together for the past 7 weeks. We wanted to offer something to comfort our students, so we created this book of poems, prayers and meditations. My student, Emily Les, collaborated with us and created all of the illustrations. We are so hopeful that this work will comfort the hearts and souls of children from all over.
What it does
How we built it
Challenges we ran into
Accomplishments that we're proud of
What we learned
What's next for Keeping You In My Heart
Built With
pdf | Keeping You In My Heart | A Collection of Poems, Prayers, and Meditations for Children during Covid-19 | ['Alison Jones', 'Emily Lee'] | [] | ['pdf'] | 76 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/how-to-feed-our-soap-monster-sy2rh4 | Inspiration
As a writer for children, my goal is to inspire, but mostly to empower little ones. This virus, Covid-19, has impacted their lives in a big way. No school, changes in routine, distancing from grandparents. Very difficult for children of all abilities. Some children thrive on routine and this virus has taken 'normal' from them.
What it does
Our book, empowers children. It takes an ordinary substance (soap) and empowers the child. Children have no control over this virus or how it effects them. BUT, they can wash their hands. An ordinary, every day habit which gives them control over this very big virus. Something within their control to make them feel safe. They can feed their soap monster as much as they want and this keeps them healthy and their soap monster happy. It also teaches a valuable lesson of hygiene without being 'preachy.'
How I built it
We looked at every aspect of a child's world. We wanted a fun way to incorporate this virus into their world in a safe and empowering way. Children should feel in control. I enlisted the help of a brilliant artist to create the illustrations who also happens to be my sister in law.
Challenges I ran into
Computer software issues. The creative, art part was easy. Emailing large files, not so much, but we figured it out.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
My team has created a book during an unprecedented time to empower little ones. As an educator, I want to put a tool in the hands of children to give them control over their environment. "How To Feed Your Soap Monster" will accomplish our goal. Included are facts on corona in the back of the book and a fun STEM activity for kids.
What I learned
We most definitely need to include children in on the corona conversation.
What's next for "How To Feed our Soap Monster"
Publication! I hope.
Built With
english
indesign
software
stem | "How To Feed Your Soap Monster" | "How To Feed Your Soap Monster." Sudzy loves to eat germs. It's his favorite snack. As little hands get dirty, he gets happy. He'll help inspire and encourage children to scrub, scrub, scrub. | ['Amy Dees', 'Tabitha Dees'] | [] | ['english', 'indesign', 'software', 'stem'] | 77 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/together-we-ll-find-it-zer30l | Together We'll Find It
Life can be challenging but we can find our way when we work together. Hi, I'm Corrie Osuna Fashion Designer, Illustrator and now thanks to Emory I'm an Author. This story is inspired by the real life events and shenanigans of myself and my son. He's the inspiration for the main character and for my sincere efforts to live the best life possible.
May this text serve as inspiration as you move through your best life too!
Corrie
What it does
This book shows you how to get through difficult times and find happiness through connection.
Challenges I ran into
My son and I both became ill during the process of creating this story. As a single parent and an Adjunct Instructor without medical benefits, I became deeply concerned about both my son and I. Thankfully he bounced back quickly and I was eventually able to make a full recovery after several weeks of fighting infection that exacerbated the underlying assortment of my other medical conditions. These include scholiosis, high blood pressure and heart disease.
It's funny how during the time of difficulty, pain is magnified, but once the victory is won the pain melts away and a newness emerges stronger and more brilliant than ever before.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I finished this in less than a week even though I became ill in the process, I continued onward.
What I learned
Working together and staying connected is the way to maintain well being, health and peace.
What's next for Together We'll Find It
The story of the Mom who is a Nurse fighting Covid-19. You'll notice she wears scrubs and clogs although there is no mention of her profession.
Well, this detail is intentionally left out because Nurse Sue is on the front lines fighting for our collective health and safety. She has her own story to tell and it's a doozy!
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english
windows-10
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corrieosuna.com | Together We'll Find It | When in times of confusion, stay connected with loved ones | ['Corrie Osuna'] | [] | ['english', 'windows-10'] | 78 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/hannah-hedgehog-and-the-covid-19-pandemic | Inspiration
We are inspired to bring content to children that is age-appropriate and reassuring, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that providing facts in a story format is calming and relatable, and we hope our book can be used as a tool for parents to help their children understand what they might be hearing, feeling, or experiencing.
What it does
As mentioned above, our book is a tool for parents, grandparents, and educators (among others) to use in teaching children about the topic of COVID-19.
How we built it
This was a true team effort! Megan and Sarah Grafton Irving (sisters in law!) worked on the storyline/theme - writing by Megan Irving, illustrations by Sarah Grafton Irving, and bringing everything together was our graphic designer, Rosalind Hutton.
Challenges we ran into
The intersection of technology and art. We are very thankful for talented friends.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We truly believe this is a useful and well put-together book to help children feel informed.
What we learned
Creation is much better with friends and input is important.
What's next for Hannah Hedgehog and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Who knows! Maybe she will continue to learn more about diseases or science. | Hannah Hedgehog and the COVID-19 Pandemic | This engaging book is designed to provide children with clear information about the COVID-19 pandemic alongside Hannah Hedgehog! | ['Megan Irving', 'Sarah Irving', 'Rosalind Hutton'] | [] | [] | 79 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/isabelle-and-the-magic-book-krag62 | This book is written and illustrated by my six-year-old daughter, Hannah.
Inspiration
Helping others
What it does
Explains COVID-19 to kids
How I built it
Word
Challenges I ran into
So much to do
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Finishing on time
What I learned
I can do it!
What's next for Isabelle and the Magic Book
Isabelle and the Magic Book II/New Adventures
Built With
english
word | Isabelle and the Magic Book: A COVID-19 Story | A magic book helps a young girl learn about COVID-19. | ['Ani Satz'] | [] | ['english', 'word'] | 80 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/why-in-the-world | Why in the World?
Inspiration
A friend let us know about this contest because “this has your name on it.” We agreed! It’s right up our alley. I’m a former scientist who practiced microbiology and biochemistry and now a children’s writer. Kris Manning is a brilliant artist and musician who also works with kids.
What it does
Knowledge is power. This book will help children to understand what we are facing today, how to move forward.
How I built it
I wrote the text. Kris Manning made the art. We put it together.
Challenges I ran into
The short deadline meant we couldn’t fuss with it. We both have families who need to be fed and watered. And uploading this was also a challenge. I didn’t realize I’d have to fill this out. Haha.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Doing what I love best—being a writer-mama!
What I learned
That we can work hard and fast and make a beautiful book.
What's next for Why in the World?
We hope many children get to read it, feel empowered by the knowledge they gain, and be inspired to make many small acts of kindnesses.
Built With
microsoft
pdf
word | Why in the World? | Knowledge is power! Learn what this new coronavirus is, how our bodies fight it, and how we can be of service. Be not afraid! | ['Vijaya Bodach', 'manning262'] | [] | ['microsoft', 'pdf', 'word'] | 81 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/battling-covid-19-one-slice-at-a-time-by-hoshi-colina | Coronavirus has impacted families across the world. As children come of age during one of the most difficult times in modern history, it is important for us to guide them through this pandemic. | Battling Covid-19 One Slice at a Time by Hoshi Colina | Coronavirus changes the world as we know it, but who can take on a pandemic on an empty stomach? | ['Hoshi Colina'] | [] | [] | 82 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-kid-corona | Inspiration
How we feel on the inside has a huge impact on how we show up on the outside. Much of our unhappiness comes from childhood emotional experiences we couldn't make sense of or express over the years. We don’t have the words or language to calm our emotional charge and express how we feel.
We hope to empower kids to share how they feel through these hard times by creating Beasties to symbolize and mirror qualities they seek and qualities they may not like. Beasties represent different emotions, and emotions are energy in motion. When they get stuck, they have a lot of ripple effects in our lives and ultimately lead to dis-ease. What do we do about it? We tune into our Beasties to help recognize our emotions, uncover how we feel, and develop a vocabulary for our emotional world. We took inspiration from our favorite children's books, Mr. Rogers, and conversations we were having with little ones around us to explain confusing times, and most importantly, how they feel.
What it does
From toddler to adult, Beastie connects the exploration of emotions and the wild side of human nature with personal experience, science, and current or historical events. With a new emotional language for the animal kingdom, we can talk about how we feel and feel understood, the precursor to deepening self-awareness and building better relationships. Our goal is to help kids develop their emotional vocabulary and see the link between feelings and behavior. Linking these together shows kids how feelings can affect the choices they make.
How we built it
We are just three traumatized kids who found each other at the right time. Three kids who realized we had been suffering for too long and something must change—three kids who have a dream to transform the pain from our past. Standing on the shoulders of giants like Dan Siegel and Peter Levine, we are fascinated with the many forces that play a role in forming our shadow selves. It is messy, complex, and forever in hiding, but also intricately connected to the physical and natural sciences, to philosophy, to mythology, to sports, and the arts. When we look at the world through the eyes of future generations, we begin to discover what we all have in common: a choice and a story. That is where it all begins.
Challenges we ran into
We have been researching complex theories of development. Our idea has always been to make this information accessible and relatable to everyone, no matter the age or level of education. Finding the essence of these complex topics and translating the message into a new emotional language has always been our goal. The ultimate challenge became creating this children's book to explain these crazy times in an educational, playful, and age-appropriate way.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Well, we officially wrote our first kid's book! We filled it with love and respect for all the people who have been doing this and changing people's lives through storytelling. Pressed with time and working remotely, we came together as a group and prioritized writing this book two weeks before graduation and final thesis delivery. But ultimately, it was beyond worth it!
What we learned
We have a lot more books to write. Our philosophy is no feelings left behind, but we had to leave some feelings behind to make this book! There’s a lot more coming from us soon, so look out for more Beasties!
What's next for The Kid & Corona
We graduate with a Masters in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design in a few days. We are continuing to explore the ways living systems and cycles create and trigger behavior. Our focus is on continuing to learn, experiment, iterate, and, most importantly, play while we officially start Beastie!
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issuu.com | The Kid & Corona | Finding Comfort in Uncertain Times | ['Katie Bruzzone', 'Jaime Brias', 'Daniela Guarin'] | [] | ['indesign', 'procreate'] | 83 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-the-story-of-a-virus | Title
Inspiration: My mom (who’s a doctor) and my English teacher.
What it does: The story shows how Covid-19 changed the world and peoples lives.
How I built it: Google Drive, Google Slides, and Pixlr
Challenges I ran into: Making the story in only 4 days and photoshopping for the first time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: Making my first book and photoshopping
What I learned: How to photoshop and that making a book isn’t that easy.
What's next for Covid-19: The Story of a Virus: I think one book is enough to express how it changed the world.
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pixlr | Covid-19: The Story of a Virus | The story is about a grandpa telling his grandson about Covid-19 and how it changed the world and peoples lives. | ['Tara Samant'] | [] | ['google-drive', 'google-slides', 'pixlr'] | 84 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/walls-of-protection-roxy-learns-about-the-covid-19-pandemic | A college undergraduate student from Emory University and her pediatrician mother saw this challenge as an excellent opportunity to combine their talents. The student, a probable double major in English and either Biology or NBB on the pre-med track saw this opportunity as a combination of her passions. Her mother, saw it as an opportunity to work with her daughter to write about an issue that she's also passionate about and dealing with in her office on the daily. Neither an expert in illustrations, they also sought out the help of a friend: a university undergraduate student from Lehigh University. Yet, the challenge still remained as during her finals season she only had time to illustrate the cover. This challenge was overcome by modeling the pictures after the mother and her daughter, and utilizing photoshop's draw tool to create beautiful drawings of the two as the models for Roxy and her mom. Another challenge was combining styles of writing, and learning more about the age group and how children's books are composed. We researched the age group, and read the materials provided on how these children are beginning to become less self-centered and more empathetic, which we intended to incorporate with Roxy's clear concern about others and her grandparents throughout the story. In addition, a challenge came in cutting down the story so that it could fit a child of this age groups' attention span. We ended up reading it multiple times to friends of ours with children around this age group in order to figure out the appropriate length. | Walls of Protection: Roxy Learns About the COVID-19 Pandemic | Children join Roxy on an adventure to learn about the coronavirus pandemic. | ['Becca Cohen'] | [] | [] | 85 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/children-s-book-contest | Early on in this pandemic, I was worried about younger children because of how influential school and seeing friends is in their development. As a high schooler, I am able to self-sufficiently do my work and learn online, but younger children rely more heavily on interaction with their teachers to learn.
When I learned about this contest, I knew it was a way I could help. I really enjoyed creating this e-book, and I hope it will help children understand the pandemic and the stay-at-home order, but also feel reassured. | Superheroes From Home | Lucy and her mommy are following the stay-at-home order. Lucy is upset by the situation, but her mom helps the pair remain positive, and they do many fun activities together. | ['Olivia Eukel'] | [] | [] | 86 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/until-tomorrow-k8q6t4 | A page of my book
I learned about this competition threw my community. I live near the CDC and lots of my friend's parents work there so I thought this completion would be fun. When writing this story I desiged it so it could easily be used/shared on social media. I wrote my story in a simple clip art style. A butterfly tells the story of COVID-19. My story is very simple and that's what I like about it. Im dyslexic and so I made sure it is very easy to read. One to many times when I was little did I go to read a book and not understand it. I made this book for everyone. My artwork includes people from all backgrounds and life experience so when a kid reads this book they can relate to it. I hope you enjoy my book. I Made this book to help kids understand Coronavirus. The programs I used are Procreate, Photoshop, and phonto. The biggest challenge for me was definitely starting out and figuring out how I wanted to tell the story. I am very proud of the illustrations in the book. From making this book I learned how to create and illustrate a book. In the future, I plan on creating more artwork for my Instagram account. Also please note that when I attached the file It is in backwards order.
What it does
This Book helps kids cope with the world's current state.
How I built it
Challenges I ran into
My biggest challenge was figuring out how to tell the story.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
What I learned
I learned how to make an E-book
What's next for Until Tomorrow
I'm not sure what I plan on doing next. Whatever it is I'm sure it will be great.
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drive.google.com | Until Tomorrow | A childrens book about Covid-19 | ['Hazel Matheson'] | [] | ['phonto', 'photoshop', 'procreate'] | 87 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/children-s-covid-ebook | I wrote this book drawing inspiration from my own lifelong love of science and the empowerment that it has brought to my life, especially during times of fear and uncertainty. As the first book I have ever written (outside of my dissertation!) this story and its contents were influenced by many mentors throughout my lifespan, from my 1st grade teacher to my PhD advisor. During this time of fearful uncertainty for many of us, the truthful message of this book reassures young children that protective strength lives within their own bodies. | Talia and the Tiny T Cells | In a time of uncertainty, this book empowers young children with the scientific truth that their bodies are strong and capable of keeping them safe. | ['Jacqueline Palmer'] | [] | [] | 88 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/when-everything-changed | I was inspired by the problems I saw and learned as a teacher going through the COVID-19 pandemic.
I hope it helps others learn what I learned from the pandemic.
When I heard about the competition the story seemed to just come to me all at once.
One of the most challenging things I ran into was getting the right grammar through the editing process! I am sure it was challenging for my sister, Charity, who did the illustrations as I kept adding or changing things!
I am glad that my sister and I worked so well together.
I learned editing can be a long process!
I hope it encourages and helps people all over the world, especially children. If this selection is chosen, I am hoping some of the prize can help my sister get to art college in the fall which is something she has always wanted to do. | When Everything Changed | Everything changed when COVID-19 became a reality, but are all those changes necessarily bad? What can one young boy learn from all the change? | ['Aaron Arnold'] | [] | [] | 89 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/keep-covid-out-2im9xe | Inspiration
I love sharing science information with kids.
What it does
The book explains COVID-19 to kids in a reassuring and slightly humorous way.
How I built it
I used Procreate, and it was my first time using the program, so the whole project was a learning experience!
Challenges I ran into
Technology is always a bugaboo, and though I am artistic, it was my first time illustrating one of my books. Lots of opportunities for growth with this project.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
All that drawing took a long time, especially as I was learning the Procreate program.
What I learned
I think I will be able to illustrate my own writing from now on.
What's next for KEEP COVID OUT!
I really hope kids can understand the science of the illness and glean a little bit about microbes and safety from pathogens. Knowledge is reassuring.
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procreate | KEEP COVID OUT! | A guide to COVID-19 for kids. | ['Val Dormady'] | [] | ['english', 'procreate'] | 90 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/coronavirus-why-is-life-different-for-you-and-me | Prior to school closures, my first-grade niece came home from school petrified by something called “rona.” She was scared, was having nightmares, and had a lot of questions. Grace and I were inspired to create a book explaining coronavirus to children because we know children, like my niece, have questions and we believe that they need simple digestible answers. ## Inspiration
I used CDC guidelines from the "Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019" webpage to create our messaging and also asked children what they wanted to know. After I finished writing, she read the poem to parents and to children ages 6-9 and made edits based on their feedback. One of the challenges about writing about a scary topic such as coronavirus is that this is a time full of uncertainty and rife with conflicting messaging.
Grace and I wanted to be honest and convey factual information without lying to or frightening children. We wanted to empower kids to feel like they could have a role in keeping themselves, their families, and friends safe. We decided on to utilize the rhyming format because it is known to engage kids and help them remember key messaging. We also believe that it lends a lighter touch to a serious topic. We struggled with how to tell children that they could be carriers, but we felt it was essential to explain. After all, it is a reality – a reality that we all must acknowledge in order to slow the spread of disease. ## Challenges we ran into. We also chose animal friends for their universal appeal and to transcend race.
Grace loved the rhythm of the prose and its connection to the children’s books of her childhood. She looked to the bright and magical worlds of Goodnight Moon and Arthur for visual cues and inspirations. To create a visual rhythm, Grace juxtaposed more intricate detail scenes with expressive minimalist character illustrations. She added little moments for the reader to find, i.e. the coronavirus character walking into the sunset or the happy birthday lyrics swirling in the sink. To build upon the nostalgic style from her childhood, she gave the illustrations a sensory texture. We built a world that was pleasant and friendly to children but did not shy away from the realities of our current situation. ##HowIBuiltIt
We learned that we are a good team! Neither of us have ever written or illustrated a book. We have never worked together and we both hope to continue working together in the future. We also learned that we LOVE creating books for children! ## What we learned
No matter what the outcome, we are tremendously proud to be participants in this competition. We are also immensely proud of our ability to rhyme while delivering “the facts” and to create endearing illustrations to make the most of our audience’s imagination.
## Accomplishments that we are proud of
Finally, we both believe that knowledge is power and have personally found comfort in learning more about this complex illness. We thought children would also find comfort in knowing what the virus is, how it spreads, and how they can help. We truly hope this book helps alleviate anxiety, validates their feelings, and empowers children to be germ fighting stars!
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adobephotoshop | Coronavirus: Why is life different for you and for me | This book was written to help children understand what coronavirus is and how it spreads. We believe learning about this disease will help alleviate anxiety, validate feelings, and empower children. | ['Marisa Gallegos', 'Grace Diebel'] | [] | ['adobeindesign', 'adobephotoshop'] | 91 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/story-of-a-pandemic | This project tries to explain the basics of the pandemic to young kids.
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procreate | Story of a pandemic | The pandemic explained to young children | ['mariana oliveras'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 92 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/fluffy-s-pandemic-mission-8dyu0v | Our inspiration in writing our educational, e-coloring book is to provide a fun way for children 6 - 9 years of age to fully understand the importance of the Coronavirus. It was important for us to use Fluffy as the main character as most students love dogs. We didn't run into any challenges when writing or illustrating the book. We are extremely proud of our book and hope that children will enjoy learning and coloring at the same time.
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oxford-english-dictionary | Fluffy's Pandemic Mission | An educational, e-coloring book about the Coronavirus | ['Dr. Roblena E Walker'] | [] | ['oxford-english-dictionary'] | 93 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-children-s-book-23qcm6 | This book is written for children as a means to teach them about what they can do to protect themselves from exposure to Covid19.
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pdf | Covid 19 Children's Book | Children's book about how to stay safe from Covid 19. | ['Lisa Miller'] | [] | ['pdf'] | 94 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/joey-s-math-problem | Front Cover
Chapter Three Illustration
Chapter Five Illustration
Inspiration
The opportunity spread creativity, knowledge, and positivity in a dark time for the world.
How I built it
Using adobe software to format the book, create the digital illustrations, and word to write it.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Finishing our first book.
What I learned
Collaboration is easier with friends!
What's next for Joey's Big Problem
Sharing it with friends online and their children.
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adobe-indesign | Joey's Big Problem | Joey, a second graders, life and problems during Covid-19 | ['Laura Sheckter', 'Blair Ripley'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'adobe-indesign'] | 95 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-quest-to-conquering-coronavirus-5h4buo | Hope, hopes you stay safe and healthy!
The inspiration behind this was to help children understand and feel safe about coronavirus. Many thanks go out to the essential workers that are hustling day and night to make sure we feel safe. And many thanks to the parents and teachers who have had to deal with the "new normal" and its learning curve for their children.
I hope you like the story and I hope "Hope" resonates with you and your family. | The Quest to Conquering Coronavirus | This is a story about how imagination and adventure can come together to empower a young child to be a hero by doing their part. | ['Reena Patel'] | [] | [] | 96 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-amazing-zoe-defeats-the-germie-germlins | When the Germie Germlins invade Planet Earth, they attack people and make them sick. Nothing seems to stop them, so the mayor of Niceville announces a lockdown - no school, no work, no going outside!
Zoe is upset because she doesn't want to spend the summer away from her friends... but then she accidentally activates a powerful forcefield that keeps the Germie Germlins away from her!
Will she keep the secret of the forcefield to herself?
Will she help her town overcome the epidemic?
Will the Germie Germlins give up completely?
Get this book to discover what happened next!
Here's what makes this book special:
● A fun, highly relatable story
● Age-appropriate treatment of complex topics
● Cute illustrations that your children will LOVE
● A strong and smart girl as the main character (GIRL POWER!!)
● A simple and empowering message
Your children will learn an important lesson about health and hygiene, find a way to cope with coronavirus-related anxiety, and make sure their forcefields stay activated all the time!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Valene's latest work, ‘The Amazing Zoe Defeats The Germie Germlins,’ was inspired by our current pandemic. As a new first time mother to a darling baby girl, her thinking extended towards the health messages she would like to relay to her own daughter as she grows. Valene wants children to recognize they also have an important role in ‘flattening the curve.’ She expressed that when children are given an opportunity to contribute to a cause, great or small, we empower them into creating positive long-term personal and societal changes. Her book highlights how critical health and hygiene practices for children, however, the message is applicable to all ages. Valene’s message is simple, the earlier children are introduced to health and hygiene, the likelihood of good health habits to remain throughout adulthood.
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english | The Amazing Zoe Defeats The Germie Germlins | Your children will learn an important lesson about health and hygiene, find a way to cope with coronavirus-related anxiety, and make sure their forcefields stay activated all the time! | ['Valene Campbell'] | [] | ['english'] | 97 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/we-can-do-it | My inspiration was I want to help people affected by COVID-19 and if entering an ebook competition is a way I can do that then that’s what I will do.
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program | We can do it! | A story about a girl stuck in quarantine that had an idea to help. | ['Vivian Coffin'] | [] | ['art', 'called', 'procreate', 'program'] | 98 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/two-chairs-a-window-and-two-cups-of-tea-ax053e | Inspiration
A nine year olds challenge with the quarantine; being away for her school community and other many activity as well as her difficulties with family dynamics.
What it does
Provides a voice for a young child to view the positive dynamics resulting from the covid 19
How I built
The story was build in collaboration with children,family, and friends.
Challenges I ran into:
Physical distance from the people working on the project. The actual submission process was challenging. We had to get technical support from one of the project manager, Valasar. He was great!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of:
The will to persevere.
What I learned
The value of solitary, embracing and valuing the contributions of all citizens, and the joys and complication of working separately, as a team.
What's next for Two Chairs, a Window and Two Cups of Tea.
Second story focusing on the role of nature in suntanning physical, emotion, and mental health.
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english | Two Chairs, a Window and Two Cups of Tea | To reflect the challanges in quarantine | ['Sammie Holloway'] | [] | ['english'] | 99 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/saving-field-day-1hr465 | Inspiration
Books that we’ve enjoyed when we were little; books that taught us about the world around us and made it easier to understand.
What it does
A book that parents can go over with their children as a springboard for discussion about the pandemic, or for the child to read it on their own.
How I built it
Lots of revisions to writing and drawing and talking to friendly, helpful children we know!
Challenges I ran into
Summarizing the information without making the book boring
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Completing this project.
What I learned
Always revise your work. | Saving Field Day! | A storybook about the coronavirus pandemic that hit has hit the world recently for children aged 6 to 9. We’re talking about the virus, the impact, and what children can do! | [] | [] | [] | 100 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/going-to-grandma-s | Going to Grandma's
Going to Grandma's is the story of a child learning how to navigate the world after COVID-19 with the help of their family. | Going to Grandma's | A child learns how to express affection with their family while keeping a safe distance. | ['Garrison Taylor'] | [] | [] | 101 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/ava-does-her-part-if0r4w | We were inspired by our friends' and family members' first-hand experience with COVID-19. Whether they be front-line workers, such as nurses, who have been away from home helping short-staffed hospitals or young students struggling to adjust to online learning, their experiences greatly influenced our work. Completing the book taught us even more ways to protect ourselves from COVID-19. The greatest challenge was re-framing our thinking to create material that can be appealing and consumed by children. We have been wanting to write and illustrate a book for several years now, so we are proud of our accomplishment of finishing our very first one!
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word | Ava Does Her Part! | This story follows a young girl as she finds ways to cope with separation from friend's and family while learning more about the COVID-19 pandemic. | ['Shalanda Henderson', 'Jasmine Parks'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'google-docs', 'procreate', 'word'] | 102 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/life-during-covid-19 | Inspiration I was inspired by my grandchildren.
What it does My story is to help children learn about the importance of following orders , staying healthy, and how to enjoy themselves, and be positive during challenging times.
How I built it I built my story on facts, experiences, and reality.
Challenges I ran into Thinking of ways to create impact, positivity, and a meaningful story.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of I'm proud to create a story that helps children understand everything we are going through in this challenging time.
What I learned I've learned to be patience, to think positive, and to be a good example to others by following orders.
What's next for Life During Covid-19 Possibility to write Life After Covid-19.
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talking | Life During Covid-19 | My idea is to help children to learn about the importance of following orders, staying healthy, and how to enjoy themselves during challenging times. | ['Theresa Querrard'] | [] | ['about', 'covid-19', 'creating', 'english', 'microsoft', 'my', 'own', 'talking'] | 103 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/fleamore-and-the-orbiting-cloud-j8n3c0 | What inspired us to create this book was the need to bring everyone together during this pandemic. We all need to be reminded of the power of unity and community. This book challenges the reader to see the uniqueness of every single person in their community and choose to work toward a common goal. What challenged us when we were gathering ideas, was to find a new way to present the daunting information of the pandemic in a fun, understandable way. We are proud of the work we are presenting here. We have a heart for the kids and hope this book gives them a light to focus on during these dark times. What's next for Fleamore and the Orbiting Cloud? Only time will tell, but the village is ready and so are we. | Fleamore and the Orbiting Cloud | Fleamore Itchington and his village must fight the cloud that is making their world sick. | ['Ashlee Ruiz'] | [] | [] | 104 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/molly-s-story | In-page illustration
Cover image
In-page illustration
Inspiration
Molly's story is a short ebook designed for small children, to explain to them what COVID-19 is, and how they too can join in the fight to get ride of the disease.
What it does
It's a small book, written and illustrated for kids.
How I built it
Eniola wrote the story, and I illustrated it.
Challenges I ran into
Time. We found out about this challenge a little too close to the end of the deadline :(
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
The speed of completion.
What I learned
That kids too can join in helping us flatten the curve!
What's next for Molly's Story
A fuller, more fleshed out story with more illustrations!
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res.cloudinary.com | Molly's Story | Molly loves the great outdoors, but something's happened, and now she can no longer play outside! She gets down to the root of the issue, and finds a way to help. | ['Justin Irabor', 'Eniola Johnson'] | [] | ['photoshop'] | 105 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-book-coco-and-the-quaran-team-403nkp | Inspiration
Children are becoming more aware, so in order to help inform them more about their surroundings, we wrote and illustrated a book on a major issue, covid-19.
What it does
It helps with explaining what coronavirus and covid-19 are through a story that can relate to a young age group.
How we built it
It was built through Powerpoint and by creating illustrations traditionally.
Challenges we ran into
Trying to explain the disease without having to go into fine details and possibly confusing the intended audience.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We’re proud of finishing a book that can help educate and comfort young or confused minds on a subject that is currently taking over the media.
What we learned
We learned that the process of creating a book requires a lot of energy and time in order to ensure that it can properly do its job in informing readers on specified topics.
What's next for Covid-19 Book: Coco and the Quaran-Team
The next step is for the book to be shared amongst people so that they can care for themselves effectively from the coronavirus/covid-19. | Covid-19 Book: Coco and the Quaran-Team | A book about covid-19 intended for a young and/or confused audience. It features a story about Coco, who learns about the disease after her school closes. | ['Kayla Verdeflor', 'Catherine Verdeflor'] | [] | [] | 106 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dear-pen-pal | Our inspiration for Dear Pen Pal, was that we wanted a storyline that used at least one of the main details to explain to readers that the COVID-19 pandemic is a global circumstance. We also wanted to incorporate, using a main detail, that current communication in the world and many other things are not fully reliant on technology. Another thing that we wanted to state in the the story were children's points of view in order to make the story relatable and put it in a writing format where young readers could understand the story and the information in it. These three topics where our main building block and inspiration to come up with, Dear Pen Pal
As mentioned before it gives children a relatable outlet to learn more about the current situation that they are in. It is also an entertaining way to learn because of the fun-loving personalities of the characters telling them the information. Since the book is quite entertaining it opens up the world of reading to many young readers and displays reading as a fun activity. Some of the details that the eBook provides to children in a comforting and creative format are how hard medical professionals are working, communication about feelings and fun with family and friends, tips on how to stay healthy, how to deal with the situation of being directly related to the virus, the changes and differences in everyday life and how persevere through it and find the good in all positions.
We built Dear Pen Pal, by first coming up with lessons or certain bits of information that we wanted to share in the children's letters. Then, we started building drafts of the letters and as we did that we built the character's personalities. After, we started on our illustrations based on what each of the letters were speaking about. Lastly, we we constructed the eBook on Canva Pro.
We ran into multiple challenges. First, we could not meet in person to discusser ideas. Next, we were working against the clock while still keeping up with school work. Then, we also had to display deep information in a kid-friendly way. Another challenge that we dealt with was the fact that we were only aspiring authors and illustrators and this was every team member's first time realistically creating a book.
We learned many things over the course of the project. We learned how to create a book in full and that there were more challenges in the process of creation than our team had originally thought. Many of us had to develop new skills. For instance, how to write in a graceful and proper yet young sounding way, how to use new technological tools, and how to represent a younger age in our illustrations.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
What I learned
What's next for Dear Pen Pal,
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canva | Dear Pen Pal, | Dear Pen Pal, is a story of two second grade pen pal friends in two different countries who write about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and what they have learned. | ['Savannah Friedman'] | [] | ['canva'] | 107 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-happend-to-second-grade-03dsur | Illustration from book
I have worked as a therapist with young children for over forty years, helping them and their families deal with problems, worries and sudden changes in their lives. My team member, Chris Owens and I have been actively involved in a collective impact initiative in Louisville to address children exposed to violence. All of this inspired us to respond to our first hackathon challenge. In writing the story, I considered how the 6-9 year old children I have known deal with sudden changes and unknown threats that disrupt their lives and cause them to worry. As a team, we discussed what they might imagine and what might help them, and how to create characters and illustrations that would appeal to their imagination and level of understanding and enable us to reach our goal.
We began our collaboration with the story text and Chris matched her art images to the narrative to bring the story to life. We shared ongoing work virtually and discussed our reactions and what to revise. Then we put all of this into several draft documents which we reviewed before the final version was converted into a pdf.
The many challenges we faced included: having different levels of computer skill and creating from two different perspectives- as a therapist and as an artist. Our biggest challenge since we have collaborated in person for many years on different projects, was the inability to sit down together in real time and share and revise our ideas. So we had to find a common platform to communicate and Chris created a secret and private facebook group where we could share our information and files. We set deadlines for different phases of the project and communicated often so this structure worked for us..
The accomplishments we’re proud of include:
Overcoming the communication and collaboration barriers, tackling the entirely new endeavor of a hackathon which pushed us to increase how we use technology. We wanted to create a book that would engage children, acknowledge their worries, encourage them to talk with adults and learn how to keep safe and worry less. We are proud and pleased with What Happens to 2nd Grade? as our final result.
If we win this contest, we know that this e-book will be shared widely and benefit many children. Even if our work is not selected, we plan to share What Happens to 2nd Grade? in ways that will reach the children in our diverse community. Through use of available social media platforms, interviews, and reaching out personally to our many colleagues and community partners who care deeply about children ( e.g. child care professionals, Metro health department employees, counselors and teachers in the Jefferson County School system , staff in the offices of the Mayor and the Governor), our aim is to provide easy access to a book that can relieve anxiety for children and educate and empower them during this uncertain time of crisis and change.
Built With
adobe
and
built
english
fresco
with
word | What Happens to Second Grade? | Reecie’s plans for spring break and school change suddenly due to a peculiar virus. She shares her worries with mom and learns what to do to be safe and worry less about the virus and school. | ['Chris Owens', 'Linda Engel'] | [] | ['adobe', 'and', 'built', 'english', 'fresco', 'with', 'word'] | 108 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-longest-recess | The Longest Recess
Inspiration - The opportunity
What it does- Educates/comforts with humor and age appropriate facts and language
How I built it-PDF, Paint, hand-drawn pictures, and Microsoft word
Challenges I ran into-Making it digital
Accomplishments that I'm proud of-Creating a finished product with my 13-year old daughter who illustrated
What I learned-My daughter learned she had the skills to illustrate outside of a school project
What's next for The Longest Recess-Exposure
Built With
paint
pdf
word | The Longest Recess | A children's book to cope with Covid-19 | ['melanie burt'] | [] | ['paint', 'pdf', 'word'] | 109 |
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