Imagination Lab

Imagination Lab is an 80+ page activity book. A Wirecutter/New York Times "Best Gift for 10 Year Olds," it is built as a companion to The Story Seeds Podcast (The Week Junior Magazine's Podcast of the Year), where award-winning children's authors help kids ages 6-12 turn their own ideas into original stories. Not just another fill-in-the-blank workbook, every chapter of Imagination Lab is built around a real podcast episode. Children scan the QR code inside to listen to that episode, then dive into writing prompts, STEAM projects, poetry challenges, and maker activities inspired by it. Each chapter of the activity book features exclusive tips from the bestselling authors themselves, including Chris Grabenstein, Veera Hiranandani, Tracey Baptiste, Carlos Hernandez, Aram Kim, and Jason Reynolds. If you're looking for a screen-free way to fill the after-school hours, a hands-on classroom or homeschool supplement, or just a good rainy-afternoon activity, this is the activity book for you. What Parents Say "Diverse, portable, open-ended, screen-free, creative & cool! Packed with open-ended activities perfect for homeschooling." — Karen Alexander, mother of three What Critics Say "An activity book to inspire curiosity, inventiveness, and storytelling." — Wirecutter/The New York Times "For reluctant readers or those who crave engagement, try this innovative activity book." — VeryWell Family "The book Imagination Experiments in Creativity includes writing prompts and helpful story-writing tips from authors featured on the show. It also features free lesson plans and classroom ideas for educators."— Common Sense Media The Story Seeds Podcast has been featured in Wired, The New York Times, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.