StoryGuider: choose your journey stories for little kids

88% funded, and closing in on the goal!

StoryGuider is at 88% funded and slowly but steadily making it's way to the goal line!   

The crowd has also voted on what the 100% funded bonus would be, and you collectively chose the library donation! 

This means that, when the project is fulfilled and International Games Month 2026 hits, I'll add an extra full set of StoryGuider (all 3 BIG BOOKS) to the annual TTRPGkids library donation.  Thank you for opting to share these stories with others, and, once funded, I'll have some new polls and goals like this for everyone to check out.

Review from The Kid's Table D&D

The Kid's Table D&D, an actual play D&D podcast including kids (and lots of fun shenanigans) in their gameplay had some kind words to share from when they checked out StoryGuider! 



They highlighted how it helps with practicing developmental skills for kids and can be a great tool for learning.

Thank you to The Kid's Table, and please go check out their show if you're interested in seeing what it's like running a TTRPG with both kids and grown ups in the party.

Free activity examples

StoryGuider features hands-on activities and interaction with the material during the storytelling process, not just in making decisions for the character in the story.  There's activity sheets included as well!  These activities focus on a combination of social-emotional, problem-solving/logic, sensory, and motor skills practice while giving fun "wiggle breaks" throughout the adventures.

There's a free downloadable compilation of some of the activities included in the original StoryGuider release on my itchio page here.  Just please note that this free download is with the original art (when it was just me), so the final versions will have upgraded art (which is what this project is funding, and there's an example of one upgrade in the graphic below). 



I hope this helps give a better idea of what's all in the StoryGuider tales, and, as always, your continued support with funding and sharing the project greatly helps this to become a reality.  Many thanks, and happy gaming!

Thank you, 
Steph

The American Library Association's Games & Gaming Round Table feature

This week, I had the opportunity to write a post for The American Library Association's Games & Gaming Round Table (ALA GameRT) site highlighting books that feature characters who play TTRPGs (and why that's important)!  This is something I did last year as well, and, with StoryGuider being part of Printopia, which is focused on books and graphic novels vs. TTRPGs, I thought it would be a good fit!




StoryGuider library donation tier

Coupled with that, one of the options for backing the StoryGuider campaign is to donate copies of StoryGuider to a library for ALA GameRT's International Games Month event.

I've been doing this for my past few campaigns, and it's become a good opportunity to pay it forward to the community and for folks who don't have a direct connection to the project (i.e. don't have a 2-7 year old) but still want to support the artists or what TTRPGkids is doing.  It's a win-win, funding the project, and building up the indie book and game selections at libraries across the world.  (go to the library donation tier)


77% funded and still going climbing!

StoryGuider is currently 77% funded, and, while my nerves are present, I do believe it will reach 100%.  I'm posting it about and using what channels I have to keep the momentum going... and if you're able to do a quick share on socials, back a tier (even the $1 since it helps with visibility), or send to a friend, it GREATLY helps the project climb to that goal. 

I look forward to celebrating with you all once the goal is reached, and thank you for your enthusiasm for the project thus far!

Thank you, 
Steph

I've got another update as we're hitting 70% funded!   

While I am sure we're all eager to reach 100%, this is great progress and I'm glad to see it still consistently climbing at the day 5 mark.  I'm confident it will reach the base goal, and your continued support in both backing and sharing this with friends will go a long way for that. 

I also wanted to highlight an awesome article by Young Dragon Slayers writer, Jaclyn (who also wrote the book Rolling With the Youth) about introducing D&D to their todder by playing StoryGuider!

It helps give an idea of what kind of skills kids develop through playing and how it works along with some additional tips for integrating mechanical elements (like a giant foam d20).



After reviewing well over a hundred games and books for the TTRPGkids website, this was REALLY cool to have someone talk about one of my games, so many thanks to Jaclyn and YDS for the kind words throughout this post!

Lastly, as we approach the funding goal, cast your vote for what we should do as our bonus funding reward!  Vote for a reward for backers or for libraries in the poll at the end of this message!

As always, thank you for following along, and I appreciate your support in this work!
Steph Campbell 
TTRPGkids

Hi all!

We're past the 24hr mark and are just at about 40% funded with $1.2k behind the project!

The first 48hrs makes a big difference in the success of this work, and early bird rewards are currently still active, so please make sure to check the project out today!

Our main goal is to fund remaining art for the books - everything raised for the project in that initial $3k target is going straight to the artists.  Your support right now (either in reservering your rewards or contributing to the $1 tier so you can decide later) helps us to both reach this project's goal and gain visibility for future success with the project in the next 3 weeks.



Thank you for your support thus far, and I'm looking forward to hopefully posting a funding completion celebration soon!

Thank you, 
Steph Campbell

StoryGuider kicked off yesterday afternoon/evening along with the rest of Printopia... and it is heading toward the goal!

Backing StoryGuider funds human-made art for these SEL focused adventures for kids, and supporting at any campaign level, even the $1 tier, gets you the Early Bird reward (and still helps the project gain visibility). 




Check it out on Backerkit today, and help this project hit its goal while reserving your Early Bird bonus!




Thank you, 
Steph Campbell
TTRPGkids.com