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9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/friends-through-the-storm-hz8wrt | A story by 10 year-old Wesley Roberts as a way to deal with the separation of friends by COVID-19
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slides | Friends Through the Storm | How friends weather the storm of COVID-19 | ['Wesley Roberts'] | [] | ['google', 'slides'] | 110 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/little-artie-vs-the-corona-virus | Inspiration: These are challenge times even for the wisest of us. I was inspired to enter this Hackathon because, as a children's author, I recognize the need to speak to children about what's happening in a language that they can understand. I identified with the core goals of the project, which are to validate the many emotions that children might be dealing with in this moment, while also equipping them with the knowledge and the tools they need to feel a little more secure.
We created an interactive story and coloring book that both explains the corona virus and the steps that we are taking individually and globally to protect ourselves and fight the pandemic. | Little Artie Vs. The Corona Virus | Little Artie learns what it will take to defeat Covid-19. | ['L. Davis'] | [] | [] | 111 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/maddie-on-a-mission-germ-buster-to-the-rescue | Maddie on a Mission
Inspiration I am a new children's book author. I enjoy providing educational resources to children through fun engaging stories. COVID-19 is a very serious virus and this was my opportunity to create a fun, educational book on the Coronavirus that children would not only enjoy; but gain educational resources in a fun, engaging, and encouraging way. Also, a friend challenged me to write a children's book on COVID-19, and I happily accepted.
What it does This book takes children on a mission to get answers to their questions about COVID-19 but also provides information on how to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic.
How I built it I used my sketches and then recreated them using Procreate and then added the text using Indesign.
Challenges I ran into only challenge I ran into was the time. I was told about the competition 7 days before the deadline. So, my biggest challenges were first coming up with a story and researching creditable information on COVID-19. So I begin working with a doctor (to collect information on COVID-19). Then we developed and wrote the story. We also had challenges of getting the story edited and re-written. Then I had to develop the characters to fit the story and then illustrating it in 2 days after the story was finalized. But over all I think we did a great job on the story and illustrating it in the time we had. It was an awesome challenge and I am glad I accepted it.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of the fact that my co author and I were able to write a good story and have it illustrated and completed in 7 days.
What I learned I've learned a lot about COVID-19 while putting this ebook together. So, much that I really hope that children reading it will have fun reading it, enjoy the story and vibrant illustrations; but also take valueable information about the Coronavirus after reading it. Hopefuly they will read it over and over again..
What's next for Maddie on a Mission - Germ Buster to the Rescue We hope that it is selected as the winner so that kids across the world will have the opportunity to read, enjoy and learn from it.
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indesign
procreate | Maddie on a Mission | With a pandemic affecting the world, Maddie decides she must help stop the spread of coronavirus & help everyone stay healthy & strong. Come along and discover if Maddie accomplishes her mission. | ['Sharon JS'] | [] | ['indesign', 'procreate'] | 112 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/sammy-stays-safe-028bmp | Three emergency medicine physicians teamed up with a clinical social worker to create the book "Sammy Stays Safe!" We each came together with our various talents to put together this book to provide accurate and age appropriate information in a resource that can be used to help calm the anxiety that many children are facing in light of COVID-19. It was a challenge to finish this project while also working clinical shifts in the emergency department/ hospital setting, but we are so proud of what have put together and hope you will enjoy! | Sammy Stays Safe | We teamed up to give practical and age appropriate education about COVID-19 in our book "Sammy Stays Safe!" | ['Nicole Battaglioli'] | [] | [] | 113 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/what-s-covid-19-a-book-for-children | A book about what COVID-19 is... for kids! | What's COVID-19? A Book for Children | A book about what COVID-19 is... for kids! | ['Alicia Casella'] | [] | [] | 114 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-world-vs-coronavirus-ga3eh5 | Cover page
Inspiration
Inspired by my inquisitive young niece, Victoria, who constantly surprises me with questions.
What it does
Parents are wondering how to bring up the topic of coronavirus in a way that is reassuring and developmentally appropriate, often while dealing with their own anxieties about the virus and its implications for their bank accounts, relationships, and wellbeing.
The book answers many of the questions children might have about the virus while encouraging them to do their part. It demonstrates good hygiene habits, and precautions we can take while reassuring them that adults and health workers are doing everything they can to keep everyone safe.
How I built it
I used the Bitmoji app to construct the main character, and used illustration software for remaining illustrations. I consulted my boyfriend who is in medical school regarding the language and explanations for coronavirus.
Challenges I ran into
It was difficult to present concrete, medically accurate information about the virus without making it seem overwhelming. Children are inevitably hearing new, complicated terms during the pandemic. It is challenging to break down these terms in a clear and understandable manner for children between ages 6 and 9 to understand. Topics such as virology, immunology, and epidemiology have such depths, but could only be addressed superficially.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
This project was challenging because I have no experience with design or illustration. However, I knew that I had to step up my game in order to make the book appealing to young readers and their parents.
What I learned
Through my experience babysitting, I have learned that children need adults around them to communicate calmly and clearly. Kids are very aware of everything that is going on in the world, and oftentimes understand more than what adults may realize. One of the themes I wanted to convey through this book is that it is okay to feel worried and anxious, especially during this difficult time. However, talking about our feelings with others, having a routine, and staying connected to those we love can help.
What's next for The World Vs. Coronavirus
I am going to be reading the book to my niece and may share the book with coworkers who have young children at home. | The World Vs. Coronavirus | The story focuses on one little girl as she navigates questions about the most talked about subject in the world today. It explores her role in the pandemic and what it means for day to day life. | ['Karla Umana'] | [] | [] | 115 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-through-a-kid-s-eyes-zbj91g | Title Page/ Cover
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Inspiration
We wanted to teach kids what our world is going through right now.
What it does
It teaches kids what COVID-19 is.
How I built it
I built it using Google Slides.
Challenges I ran into
I ran into the challenge of converting the Google Slide to a PDF and trying to put these complex concepts of COVID-19 into an understandable format for a young child.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of how our book turned out in the end and how much I learned on the way.
What I learned
I learned more about COVID-19 itself and ways to prevent it.
What's next for COVID-19 Through a Kid's Eyes
COVID-19 Through a Kid's Eyes is going to learn more about COVID-19. | COVID-19 Through a Kid's Eyes | Teaching kids about what our world is going through right now. | ['Henry Fletcher', 'Ella Fletcher'] | [] | [] | 116 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/leo-and-rita-shelter-in-place | Leo and Rita learn about why their family is sheltering-in-place and things their family can do to stay safe from COVID-19
Inspiration
There are 3 things I absolutely love in this life. Art, Science, and animals. Growing up, I always had a pet. From dogs to rabbits to even ducks! There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. As a kid I oftentimes let my imagination run wild with my art--whether it was with literature, paint, or good ol' fashion crayons. My imagination is what drew me close to science. When I was 7 years old, my dad bought me a toy microscope which I used to investigate the many bugs in my backyard. I always said I wanted to be a scientist, but I wasn't sure what type of scientist I would be until I reached highschool. At that time, I found a passion for medicine. It was the perfect combination of art and science! Today, I am a 2nd year Physician Assistant student at Emory University School of Medicine. My love for animals is still strong--I even opened up an online shop where people can order a custom portrait of their very own pet!
My book was inspired by both of my pets, Leo and Rita. Ever since I was pulled out of my clinical rotations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I've spent a lot of time at home with my pets. Leo is my 1 year old Golden Retriever puppy, who's been enjoying the extra walks and adventures with me. I thought it would be fun to teach kids about COVID-19 though the lens of my two furry best friends.
One of the challenges that I came across while writing this book was coming up with content that was appropriate for this age group. As a PA student I was inclined to write about the mode of transmission, pathophysiology, etc (in an easy to understand manner, of course!) But I knew I had to keep it simple. I've always been passionate about primary care and preventative medicine, so I thought it would be a great idea to teach kids about safety and prevention. Another challenge I had was being able to create these illustrations in only 10 days, all by myself! An accomplishment that I am proud of is completing the book and illustrations exactly how I envisioned it. I worked very hard to make sure that the story I pictured of Leo and Rita would come to life for the kids!
This book was hand drawn on my iPad using the procreate app.
My book serves as a message to kids all over the world that it is ok to be sad or upset because things are a little weird right now. We can lean on our own family to get through this troubling time. From writing and illustrating this book, I learned that I really love creating children's books. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be, but it was such a fun challenge. What's next for Leo and Rita? I would love to continue making series of Leo and Rita that are science and healthcare related and educational for young children.
Built With
procreate | Leo and Rita Shelter-In-Place | Leo the puppy comes to realize that his family hasn't left their home for a while. With the help of his friend Rita the cat, he learns about COVID-19 and why his family is sheltering-in-place. | ['Neesie Arias'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 117 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/sneeze-droplet-apocalypse | Inspiration
Want to write children’s picture books for my grandchildren
What it does
This book is a learning process and a good challenge for Stasey and me
How we built it
Stacey had the original idea. We developed it together. I did the illustration. She was the writing expert.
Challenges we ran into
Biggest challenge was getting together during the lockdown.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We did it..and in a week and a half.
What we learned
Both of us jumped up the learning curve in becoming children’s picture book writers
What's next for Sneeze droplet apocalypse
Well if we don’t win Stacey has suggested that we try to publish ourselves.
Built With
procreate | Sneeze droplet apocalypse | A very very bad day for a sneeze droplet carrying Covid 19 | ['Stacey Simmons', 'Chuck Morris'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 118 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/staying-home-with-quarantine-cat | cover
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Our cat Zipper is enjoying himself during the stay-at-home order, and we thought he would have good tips to share about staying healthy and happy at home.
How we built it
We worked remotely using Google docs; Frank illustrated and Sarah did most of the writing.
Challenges we ran into
The timeline was the biggest challenge, but it was also good motivation!
What we learned
It was fun to create an educational and joyful story, especially during a time there's so much to worry about.
What's next for Staying Home with Quarantine Cat
We're hoping that it will be shared and help kids!
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adobe-illustrator
photoshop
procreate | Staying Home with Quarantine Cat | Follow Quarantine Cat as he learns about COVID-19 and goes from worry to relief. | ['Sarah Legare', 'frank pichel'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'photoshop', 'procreate'] | 119 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-place-called-little-while | Jamie the Germ Slayer cover
Inspiration
Parents who are able to remain calm and creative when communicating with children despite our era's intensity of frustration are very inspiring. The Mama in this book is an example of this kind of patient creativity.
What it does
A time of pandemic is like being stuck in a strange place when all you want to do is go home. Jamie's conversation with their Mama transforms the limbo state into a fantasy land, where Jamie is a superhero, houses are like Martian colonies, and social distancing acts as a force field. Entering into a mythical view of our current reality offers escape, while reinforcing safe behaviors and reassuring children that work is underway to make things better soon.
CDC guidelines are provided at the end for adult readers to reference.
How I built it
I wrote the first drafts in Microsoft Word, and included illustration notes for each page. The document was passed along to my fabulous illustrator, Dan Hayes, who sent back initial character sketches developed in Procreate, which we tweaked. While Dan worked on the drawings, I ported the text into Microsoft PowerPoint, which I've learned how to use as a layout package (because so many of it's features work the same way Microsoft Publisher does. Or at least, used to.) I scoured the interwebs for free commercially available fonts which fit the feel of the drawings, and played with options until I was happy with how it looked. Then I edited endlessly, and incorporated Dan's drawings once they were complete.
Challenges I ran into
My wife discovered the contest about 10 days ago, so time was a challenge! I'm an author and have done a fair amount of book design and layout projects previously, so the technical challenges were relatively minimal. Luckily information about safe practices is readily available, so double checking the details wasn't difficult.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Hmmm... not sure if this means in career, in life, or for this book! I'm super proud of being a mom, of my growing body of work which makes a difference in the world, and for daring to restart life midway through.
For this book specifically, I'm proud that Dan and I were able to pull it off in a short period of time, and that it looks pretty darned polished considering the rush.
Jamie's name and picture are intentionally non-gendered, so kids of any gender can feel like they are represented. Featuring persons of color was also important. I'm proud of how we tried to widen accessibility for readers through these efforts.
What I learned
I learned that with enough persistence you can make simple tools do somersaults. And I learned that the right illustrator can make a project seem easy. I also noodled my way through the DevPost Hackathon process! Woohoo!
What's next for Jamie the Germ Slayer in a place called Little While
My wife is a social media strategist who will do her best to get the book in front of readers so kids can be reminded of what they need to do, and be reassured that things will get a lot closer to normal, eventually.
We also hope to create a downloadable coloring book from the line drawings.
Thanks for holding this contest!
Doing so has resulted in a significant pool of books for parents and educators to use as they walk kids through this new normal.
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dropbox
paint
powerpoint
procreate
word | Jamie the Germ Slayer in a place called Little While | What happens when time becomes a place and you're stuck there? You turn into a superhero and do battle with the tiny, invisible enemy. | ['Suzanne DeWitt Hall'] | [] | ['dropbox', 'paint', 'powerpoint', 'procreate', 'word'] | 120 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/eghi-covid-19-children-s-ebook-competition-gz186o | Inspiration. I was inspired because of the media coverage of the impact and social disruptions the pandemic has caused families worldwide.
What it does. Children unequivocally have suffered in ways that will be ingrained into their minds for life. Children should not be left out of the conversations.
How I built it. Built based on the personal impact involving my own grandchildren
Challenges I ran into: Illustrations / creativity
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: Working with actual children on the project
What I learned: Children’s understanding of the pandemic goes beyond just facts / there are so many other concerns and emotions (i.e. fear, separation anxiety, death) that they struggle to understand
What's next for EGHI COVID-19 Children’s ebook Competition: To continue to do projects aimed toward ensuring that the future of our world, the children, are prepared emotionally, physically, and socio-economically for life.
Built With
english | EGHI COVID-19 Children’s ebook Competition | How the Coronavirus pandemic has affected children | ['Joyce Hubbard'] | [] | ['english'] | 121 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/cyrus-the-coronavirus | Inspiring future leaders in Public Health.
Giving children a little less anxiety about the uncertainties of tomorrow.
We created the eBook using Canva.
We ran into challenges creating concepts that were kid-friendly and honest.
Our greatest accomplishments that we're proud of is creating a children's book that we can pass down to our children and future generations.
We learned that knowledge, communication, and flexibility are key when learning new skills!
Cyrus the Coronavirus will be a free tool for children to utilize.
Built With
canva | Cyrus the Coronavirus | Inspiring future leaders in Public Health. | ['Kierra Parent'] | [] | ['canva'] | 122 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/times-that-jesse-had-to-stay-home-ae4zku | My name is Diba, and I have an 11 months old son. I have been staying at home for a couple of months and I understand what kids are going through now, they get tired and bored. In the short time that I had, I decided to do my best to create something close to their reality. I thought they will feel it more closely this way! The illustrations are made of wood, fabrics, painting and sands. | Times that Jesse had to stay home! | I have been staying home for a while and understand what kids are going through. I decided to do my best to create something close to their reality. I thought they will feel it more closely this way! | ['Diba Mousavipour'] | [] | [] | 123 |
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OUR INSPIRATION:
Commuting into Manhattan daily we've seen the effect of Covid-19 virus first hand. Our co-workers were concerned, our company mandated a work from home policy, people we know were getting sick, the death toll was rising daily around us and our children were asking a lot of hard questions. We needed this book to give ourselves a respite from our worries and remind us that this situation, while awful, is temporary. We look forward to the day we can reclaim our city and our "normal" lives.
WHAT IT DOES:
We wrote this book for our five children. The goal was to entertain and empower. This book aims to teach children that they can protect themselves and there are "everyday heroes" looking out for them. It aims to show them the big picture of what is going on around them and answer their questions.
HOW WE BUILT IT:
While having coffee together remotely an idea was born. What if there was a superhero that could come in and fix this? Then we realized there ARE essential, everyday superheroes doing exactly that. By the time our coffees were done the comic book idea was percolating.
CHALLENGES:
Our biggest challenge in writing this book was time. Like many other parents, we are in a difficult situation of balancing homeschooling, working from home, new routines, and the dreaded BOREDOM. It's enough to make you lose your mind, but this was important to us; so we parented by day and created superheroes by night. It was a small sacrifice among big sacrifices.
ACCOMPLISHMENT WE ARE PROUD OF:
The first time we read the book to our kids, they were excited, they had favorite characters, and they were empowered. When you're used to a generation that isn't impressed by anything, that really gives you a sense of accomplishment. And to know that we hit our target despite our time and distant restraints made us feel like everyday superheroes, which is how all parents should feel these days.
WHAT WE LEARNED:
For us, this experience highlighted our need for creativity when faced with adversity. We learned that when your body cannot wander, your mind goes to wonderful new places. Necessity unlocked strength that we didn't know we had and gave birth to a fantastic muse.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE ERADICATORS AND THE CO-VID VILLAIN:
This is one book we don't want to have a sequel. We want the Co-Vid Villain to stay defeated and not rear its ugly head again. Only then can the Eradicators hang up their capes and return to the quiet lives they had before.
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www.dropbox.com | The Eradicators vs the Co-Vid Villain | When the evil Co-Vid Villain tries to take over the world, a new team of super-heroes rises to the challenge. Can The Eradicators work together to save humanity from this villainous virus? | ['Pat Twist'] | [] | ['brains', 'ink', 'love', 'pencil'] | 124 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-heart-has-grown-829t4m | My name is Lucas Foster, and I am a passionate 6th-grade teacher in Saline, Michigan. I love to write on various platforms, but I have always had a deep-down drive to write a book. I instantly felt the need to share the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children. I have a unique perspective from both being a classroom teacher and through the eyes of my own children, ages 8 and 10. I was inspired to share this timeframe through the eyes of a child in a picture book format.
From school to sports, children lost so many things during the coronavirus pandemic. At a young age, many kids around us maintained a heroic sense of composure and flexibility.
My Heart Has Grown follows Charlotte through the lows and highs of social isolation. At times, the losses seem to conquer her life, but in the end, she finds she's gained more than she's lost.
As a first time author, the creation of this book was a fascinating process! I traveled through the writing process that I normally am teaching to 12-year-olds. Then, I worked with a professional editor and illustrator. We all worked well as a team and every step was enjoyable and also challenging. With working all online together, there were highs and lows, but in the end, we are all very proud of the work that has created.
I am so proud of the message of this book. Charlotte, the main character, realizes that so much has been gained. I am honored to share this story and message with others. We should look back at this time and reflect on what we've learned to better move forward.
Through the writing process, I have learned so much about the world of children's picture books. I'm proud to now be part of this category. Also, while writing this book, it has allowed me to evaluate everything that I have learned about myself and my family as we stick together during this time.
I firmly believe that My Heart Has Grown should be in every elementary classroom and home to assist with the important self-reflection process during and following the coronavirus pandemic.
Thank you for providing me with a platform to send this message to children and their families.
Try it out
online.fliphtml5.com | My Heart Has Grown | A Child's Journey Through the Time of the Coronavirus | ['Lucas Foster'] | [] | [] | 125 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dr-mom-saves-the-world | Cover Page
Mia talks to her mom on the phone during her mom's break in between seeing patients.
Mia plays with a teddy bear while her brother teaches her about Covid-19
Mia goes on a walk with her brother, wearing a mask snugly over her nose and mouth to keep from spreading germs.
Inspiration
We, Ezra and Sarina, are a sibling duo who are taking on extra responsibilities to help out in the house, including caring for our little sister, Rosie, who is 3. Since our mother is an essential healthcare worker as well as a medical school student, Rosie has lots of questions about why she can't stay home like us. Ezra and I wrote and illustrated this book together with little Rosie in mind, and we hope that we can share this resource with many more kids across the country who are struggling to process and understand all the changes around us.
What it does
This purpose of this book is twofold. First, there is a significant emphasis on reassurance and emotional processing. The main character, Mia, is grappling with the uncertainty of the pandemic as well as the changes to her routine and family structure. Although she misses her mom, she finds a support network in her brother, and she puts her emotional energy toward "helping" solve the health crisis from home with preventative measures. Secondly, this book introduces some concepts that may be tough to explain, including viruses, pandemics, social distancing, and preventative health measures, like hand washing and a balanced diet.
How I made it
I drafted the book and "tested" the story on Rosie, my younger sister, to see what language and activities helped her comprehension of the situation. I used this "field research," so to speak, to craft the story. I also did some literature review research online, reviewing some scholarship from the field of Narrative Medicine and Developmental Psychology to make sure that the writing and language was age-appropriate and that the story has a resolution that is satisfying to a young, developing mind. An amazing resource during this time was my Emory college Biology 142 class with Dr. Megan Cole, who has taught us about Immune Systems and Viruses during this semester. I was very excited to utilize my school materials for this project.
Challenges I ran into
With limited tools, it was a bit difficult to edit and manipulate images as we inserted them into the document. Neither Ezra nor I are professionals in the field, so this was a learning experience for both of us. Regardless of the outcome, we hope that we can help other young kids like our sister process and get through this challenging time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am so incredibly proud of my brother, who is barely 16, for illustrating this book. I am also very happy that I can confidently say this book is backed by quite a bit of research, and I even "beta-tested" it with a mental health worker, who praised our story for its adversity reframing.
What I learned
A little teamwork goes a long way!
What's next for Dr. Mom Saves the World
We are excited to share this story, and Ezra and I are already back to the drawing board, thinking up our next project!
Thank you for this opportunity!
Because we had to lower the image quality of the eBook to meet the size requirements of uploading, we have have attached a link to the full manuscript!
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drive.google.com | Dr. Mom Saves the World | Amidst a new world of uncertainty, the young daughter of a healthcare worker, Mia, learns about her mom's heroism in fighting a pandemic--and how Mia can help from home. | ['Sarina Adeline'] | [] | ['digital-art', 'english', 'hand-drawn', 'microsoft', 'word'] | 126 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/zoe-s-2020-adventure-zt0nyi | Front cover
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Inspiration: I wanted to write a factually accurate story for children to help their anxiety through the unprecedented times of 2020.
What it does: It is a factually accurate story which aims to educate as well as reduce anxiety, with steps that children can take to protect themselves mentally and physically.
How I built it: I wrote the story first, and then drew each image by hand, digitalised them and finished them off on photoshop.
Challenges I ran into: Having to produce lots of images in a short space of time!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: Having done lots and lots of research around coronavirus to ensure that my book is factually accurate.
What I learned: Many things about coronavirus, and all about pangolins!
What's next for Zoe's 2020 Adventure: I would absolutely love to win the competition so that I am able to get my story seen by many children around the world and hopefully ease their anxiety. I hope whoever wins is able to help children as much as I want to. Knowledge is power!
After the winner has been announced then I plan on self publishing my book and selling it within my circle.
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photoshop | Zoe's 2020 Adventure | Join Zoe on her adventure of discovery as she walks with her mum, and they discuss: lockdown, COVID-19, what it is, where it came from, and what she can do to protect herself physically & mentally | ['Lyni Sargent'] | [] | ['art', 'doctor', 'draw', 'english', 'illustrations', 'photoshop'] | 127 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/protecting-the-crown-a-book-about-coronavirus-for-children | A secret mission sent from another planet.
I am flying to Earth to protect the crown!
Victory is at hand!
Inspiration
Our inspiration comes from the name of “coronavirus”. Since “corona” means “crown” in English, our story is about taking back the crown from the “coronavirus”. So, fighting against COVID-19 turns into a battle of protecting the crown, which we think makes the story more interesting and appealing for children.
What it does
This book is written for kids to explain to them what is coronavirus, what they need to do to protect themselves, and how to maintain good mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to present these scientific facts and advice to kids in an interesting and engaging way.
How I built it
To create this storybook, we mainly used the book creator app to put everything together. Since the story is about a battle with coronavirus, we used some elements of game design. For example, we created profiles of characters and the setting of the universe using pixel art. We also use MediBang Paint to create all the other images as we think the effect will be better than that of pixel art.
Challenges I ran into
One challenge we ran into is to include the elements of game design in the storybook. Since no one in our team has learned game design, it took us some time to figure out how to create these profiles of characters and what information related to COVID-19 we should put in it. Explaining scientific facts in an interesting way is not that easy and is very different from simply writing an essay. Another challenge that we had is that we didn't really have much time creating the book because when we found about this competition, there was only one week left before the deadline. Therefore, we worked very hard in these days to finish this project. Everyone tried their best to create, improve, and polish it.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Since it is our first time to create a storybook for kids and we are pressed for time, we think we've done a good job overall. We succeeded in coming up with a creative idea very quickly and turning it into a story. Also, we learned to use various online resources and software applications to help us create the project. For example, we utilize Photoshop, MediBang Paint, Book Creator, etc.
What I learned
This is our first time creating a children's book and we've learned a lot from this experience. For example, we learned how to tell the story in a way that kids could understand and have some fun when reading it. We also developed our problem-solving skills, as mentioned above. Most importantly, we learned how to cooperate and communicate with others when creating a project together. Communication is the key since the lack of communication could lead to misunderstandings and inefficiency.
What's next for Protecting the Crown：A book about coronavirus for children
As students in China who have been through the period of a severe pandemic, we fully understand the feeling of anxiety that people would have when staying at home. Thus, by making this book for children, we hope to convey the knowledge of the coronavirus and guide them to be more positive. When children read this story, we hope that they can be as brave as that crown protector. | Protecting the Crown：A book about coronavirus for children | What is it like to be a corona protector? An engaging story about fighting against Covid-19. Gaming and universe elements involved to make it intriguing for children. | ['Lu Yao'] | [] | [] | 128 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/kuki-khia-koala-and-the-ku-ku-crew | Inspiration My son passed 2 years ago. He’s my inspiration. He’s why I keep pushing and smiling.
What it does It helps teach children how to cope with Coronavirus. It also shows them how to adapt to change. It more importantly promotes making the best of out of any situation.
How I built it is with a lot of love, facts, and helpful information in a sweet fun fashion. I thought of myself as a child. I thought of my baby.
Challenges I ran into Not having enough time to finish a series of books. The songs to go with the book and the movie. I am working on all those things now.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of. I have managed to find life and a place for my son in a book that I created. This book will help many children feel good. It will help them cope.
What I learned is how to manage time better. I am learning to cope as well.
What's next for KuKi Khia Koala and the Ku Ku Crew is a culture for children. Music, friends, fun, love and charity!!! United we stand!
Built With
pdf-converter | KuKi Khia Koala and the Ku Ku Crew | KuKi Khia Koala and her Ku Ku crew are 6-9 yrs old, live all over the world. They find ways to deal with “That Rona Blues” and stay connected while making sure they are all safe! | ['Denna Lewis'] | [] | ['pdf-converter'] | 129 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/this-is-not-forever | Thank you hour in NYC!
Inspiration
Author and illustrator, Kristen Meehan, is a New York City public school teacher. She is also the mother of three young children (Sofie, 5, Lucas, 3, and Charlotte, 1). This story is based on their experience in Brooklyn, New York, during this historic pandemic.
What it does
Every night, after kissing her children and putting them to bed, working on this project gave her hope. Her wish is that this book helps children to cope during this confusing time.
Challenges I ran into
Motherhood, remote teaching, and creating a picture book simultaneously was a real balancing act. We are all trying to navigate our way through this unprecedented time.
What's next for This is Not Forever
She wants to thank her family for all of their support throughout the creation of this project. A special thanks goes out to her husband, Rob, who reports to work everyday as an essential NYC worker. This is her first book. She hopes to be able to share this book with children everywhere.
Built With
powerpoint | This is Not Forever | When Sofie's birthday party is cancelled she has some questions about what is going on. This children's guide to COVID-19 will help to answer some of the big questions our little ones are asking. | ['Kristen Meehan'] | [] | ['powerpoint'] | 130 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/piper-and-the-pandemic-emotional-story-about-the-coronavirus | Piper and the Pandemic
Inspiration: My daughter Piper has been struggling with her emotions, as have several of my 600 art students. I wanted to talk about these emotions and how normal they are, even though they are constantly changing.
What it does: The goal of this book is to reassure children that their emotional reaction to COVID19 is normal.
How I built it: I made the main character out of paper plates, creating many different mouths and eyelids to change expressions as well as some symbol elements that helped visually represent the emotions. Then I photographed the character with different mouths and symbols, took the photos into photoshop and created the backgrounds by layering images, and flattened to take it all into Word, as I could not successfully layout my book in any other program (I need to work on that).
Challenges I ran into: I am inexperienced in book layout. The easiest platform for me was Word, which surprised me. I had trouble taking the text from a google doc into photoshop and illustrator while retaining the formatting. It worked in word, but my illustrations bogged it down. I feel like I need training in this area.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: This is my first book. I am proud of the Illustrations and how they convey the emotional roller coaster of COVID19 from the perspective of a child while explaining the basics of the Pandemic.
What I learned: I need to take a class on Book creation and Illustrating. I also learned that I enjoy using digital and non-digital tools to create my illustrations.
What's next for Piper and the Pandemic, An Emotional Story About the Coronavirus:
I hope to create and illustrate more books, taking what I learned from this project and making myself a stronger author and illustrator.
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handmade
photoshop
word | Piper and the Pandemic,Emotional Story About the Coronavirus | The idea of this book was to explore the emotional journey of a child who is living through the first pandemic to happen in over 100 years. | ['Sarah Butler'] | [] | ['art', 'handmade', 'photoshop', 'word'] | 131 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/parker-s-new-world-ia4qru | Parker's New World
The character, Parker, was first created by Dr. Jennifer Moliterno when she published Parker's Brain Storm as a medical student in 2003. The book followed the story of Parker, a young bear, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor but found comfort in his loving parent and helpful doctor. Earlier this year, Dr. Moliterno and I started working on a new series to expand Parker's storyline and describe other common experiences pediatric patients with brain tumors often face. We are set to publish our first book in this new series, Parker's Water Tube Ride, which describes the experience of having hydrocephalus in the coming months.
When we heard about this challenge, we were extremely excited to take it on and use our prior experiences in creating books centered on difficult topics that children can still relate to and hopefully find comfort and positivity in. We used the same character, Parker, and made the setting of Parker's New World to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Parker is at first sad and disheartened by the abrupt changes the pandemic has caused in his life, he eventually learns more about the virus and how it spreads, how to stay connected with the outdoors and his friends, and also finds gratitude for the people continuing to work in these times.
Parker's New World was created with Adobe Illustrator. Although creating the book came with some respective challenges such as learning how to create new types of illustrations in Illustrator and explaining COVID-19 in a child-friendly way, we are both very happy with the final product and hope you enjoy it too!
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adobe-illustrator
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word | Parker's New World | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Parker is a young bear who is staying at home, learning how to practice social distancing, but not social isolating. | ['Trisha Gupte'] | [] | ['adobe', 'adobe-illustrator', 'microsoft', 'word'] | 132 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-species-of-quarantine-bcupio | Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, inspired this book. I learned that there are many different types of species and that people handle the quarantine differently. The biggest challenge I faced was the horrible cramping of my hands as I wrote. | The Species of Quarantine | The many species you will encounter during the Covid 19 Quarantine of 2020 | ['Reese Huerkamp'] | [] | [] | 133 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/together-as-one | Inspiration My inspiration was to make an informative book with bright images for younger kids. I've seen this done by many artist that I follow on social media or even on Pinterest.
What it does This book informs children in a way that won't frighten them about the pandemic.
How I built it I used one of my digital art software called CLIPStudioPaint which is usually used for comics/webcomics. I've been using this software since early 2019.
Challenges I ran into trouble with time! I have learned that I need to manage my time more, it would be amazing to have finished this a day or two ago.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of This is my first time applying for a competition or even a "scholarship." I find this being a big accomplishment in general.
What I learned I learned a few things about the pandemic that i didn't know before (when researching) and I find it quite interesting. I also learned how illustrators in the world feel when they illustrate a book, it takes hard work!
What's next for Together as One I would like to post this illustrated comic on Webtoons or even on social media so that even if it doesn't get selected it will be out there for everyone to see.
Built With
clipstudiopaint | Together as One | My idea for the story is to inform and help younger kids during this pandemic. I want to give them the understanding of what's going on around the world and how to keep safe. | ['Terri Collins'] | [] | ['clipstudiopaint'] | 134 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/positively-understanding-covid-19 | We wrote this book to help children understand COVID-19.
Positively Understanding COVID-19 is a children's book.
Piper Rapinchuk wrote the book and Celia Wolak illustrated the book.
This was a hard project because we had to include facts while also keeping the book fun for children.
We were really excited about this project because we can say we wrote a book!
A challenge we had was that books aren't always easy to write!
What's next for Positively Understanding COVID-19!
See if it can be published and go from there!
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english
illustrating
writing | Positively Understanding COVID-19! | A children's book that will help children understand COVID-19. | ['Piper Rapinchuk and Celia Wolak'] | [] | ['english', 'illustrating', 'writing'] | 135 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-mix-up | Inspiration my 2 kids
What it does - It's a story
How I built it - with procreate and iPad
Challenges I ran into - I only saw competition a week ago
Accomplishments that I'm proud of - teaching myself to illustrate
What I learned - lots of creative ideas
What's next for The mix-up - Hopefully winning and spreading the word to children
Built With
english | All mixed up | A book to help kids to figure out how fight viruses | ['Karen Le Grange'] | [] | ['english'] | 136 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-annoying-aliens | Inspiration
The Covid-19 outbreak
What it does
Educate elementary school aged children about the Covid-19 pandemic.
How I built it
I made it in bookcreator and then turned it into a PDF file.
Challenges I ran into
I needed to make sure that all of the clip art I used was free to use and modify, even commercially.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I made a children's book and made an eBook.
What I learned
How to make a children's book, how to make an eBook, and how to turn an eBook into a PDF file.
What's next for The Annoying Aliens
Built With
bookcreator
pdf | The Annoying Aliens | An alien virus invaded Earth and people have to isolate. | ['Lillian Westerberg'] | [] | ['bookcreator', 'pdf'] | 137 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/daniel-and-covid-19 | Inspiration helping children understand about COVID19 regulations.
What it does helps parents explain how to stay safe.
How I built it thinking of children.
Challenges I ran into uploading.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of working together with my daughter.
What I learned how to write a book and upload it.
What's next for Dino Daniel and COVID=19 the importance of covering your cough.
Built With
engl
pdf-generator | Dino Daniel and COVID=19 | Daniel feels safe along side his mom during COVID-19 Pandemic Shelter in place. | ['Lili Rodriguez'] | [] | ['engl', 'pdf-generator'] | 138 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/conquering-covid-19-mgnx05 | Heroes
A Rainbow of Hope
Staying safe!
COVID-19
Inspiration- We wrote this book to help children understand COVID-19. Knowledge can help them be less fearful. This book is designed to be a tool to help families talk about the virus.
What it does- The book educates children and helps their families have tools to cope.
How I built it- We built this book by writing the text together. Then Mary Beth did the artwork. We collaborated every step of the way via Zoom.
Challenges I ran into- Being in two separate places as well as having limited access to materials while going through the shut down related to COVID-19.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of- The book is a wonderful tool for children. It is clear, bright, attractive and engaging. It is also a collaborative effort.
What I learned- If each of us does our part, we can help one another get through this hard time.
What's next for Conquering COVID-19- We hope to reach many families who are struggling to explain COVID-19 to their children.
Built With
english | Conquering COVID-19 | Conquering COVID-19 helps kids understand what the virus is and how we can work together to fight it. | ['Joy Eastridge'] | [] | ['english'] | 139 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-difficult-day | Inspiration
A friend suggested this competition to me and I only had 5 days left to do it. I thought this was a great idea and a wonderful way to give back to the world. And as a story artist myself, I knew this had to be done. So I contacted a mutual friend Lauren, who loves story-telling and loves working with rhymes which I knew was perfect for this. Lauren was on board immediately and within a couple hours had sent the completed story after a little discussion. She had voice recorded it and while listening I had a big smile on my face. I was both blown away by the speed at which she wrote it and all the heart and information that it had in conveying its message.
What it does
This book is aimed at the young children of South Africa as well as the world, to help them understand some of the challenges that they are facing in dealing with staying at home during lock-down in the current COVID-19 crisis. It is there to help them understand that what they feel at times is perfectly normal and that there are ways and means to cope and stay connected as a community.
How I built it
After an initial video call detailing a rough idea for the story, Lauren got back to me with the finished script. I then used Photoshop to layout out the roughs and final pictures. Once everything was near completion, there as a bit of last minute feedback for changes before handing over.
Challenges I ran into
The short time frame because of the late entry was definitely the biggest challenge. I was also planning to go for a painted feel to make up for time, but ended up ditching that as the quality was not what I was happy with at all. So I stuck to the method I am more comfortable with, even though I knew it would take longer.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Hitting the deadline. Definitely the quickest book I have ever worked on and it was great collaborating with Lauren again. I think she knocked that story out of the park. Plus I enjoy working on projects that can help inspire people especially children. And its great to give back in a time where so many people all over are stepping up to help each other where they can.
What I learned
Its challenging to do a story under such a tight deadline but with a little planning with regards to whats feasible, its possible to finish a project like this. Plus I knew this was gonna be something magical when I heard Lauren's story for the first time.
What's next for A difficult day
We are going to do a video version of it, with Lauren's audio accompanying the visuals in a very simple animated way.
Built With
photoshop | A difficult day | A heart warming tale for young South African children to help them cope and understand their new lives in the current COVID-19 era. | ['Clinton Jones'] | [] | ['photoshop'] | 140 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-virus-and-us-by-kaylee-renaud-and-max-cohen-gi3amc | My 15 year old niece and I wrote this book to help her younger sibling and other kids around the world understand the basics of the COVID-19 global health pandemic.
Max Cohen is a cartoonist, animator, and arts educator in New York City (
http://instagram.com/nehocrxam
)
Kaylee Renaud is a high school sophomore who lives in Greenfield Center, NY. She is an avid writer, actress, singer, and artist.
We plan to create a read-a-long audiobook and animated video version of this book, with music from my brother and Kaylee's father Jacob Cohen (
https://soundcloud.com/jacobgcohen
). Support for this aspect of the project will come in part from Arts Everywhere (
https://artseverywhere.ca
)
Try it out
drive.google.com | The Virus and Us by Kaylee Renaud and Max Cohen | A short children's book about the COVID-19 global health pandemic and what we can do together to help stop it | ['Max Cohen'] | [] | [] | 141 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/when-everything-is-different | Inspiration
I'm an elementary school librarian and picture book author, and was excited for the chance to come up with something to share with more than just my students.
What it does
Provides age-appropriate information about the pandemic, social issues related to it, and the social-emotional responses.
How I built it
Just using Word, and the ilustrator used
Challenges I ran into
The deadline!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Ben's illustrations, and the structure of the text.
What I learned
How to use DevPost!
What's next for When Everything Is Different
Not sure.
Built With
ios
procreate | When Everything Is Different | A picture book explaining the current coronavirus pandemic, for ages 4-8. | [] | [] | ['ios', 'procreate'] | 142 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/beyond-the-basics-understanding-covid-19-for-kids | Inspiration
I'm inspired by my 3 kids who express their fears and joys (and processing new info) in different ways. "Mommy, I'm scared for Grammy." "What do they do in the hospital?" "Show me those numbers about Spain again."
What it does
My book emphasizes resiliency. Knowledge is a basis for promoting action and processing emotions.
How I built it
As a nurse practitioner, I constantly explain viruses to people in the most basic but thorough way I can. So I captured the words I've been saying for years, tweaked it for COVID, and added illustrations.
Challenges I ran into
My forte is words and info, so getting illustrations in the book and formatting was challenging to me. I also struggled with wanting to be "complete" with my explanations, but basic enough to be on a level for the smaller children. That's why I separated out the "beyond the basics" boxes, so that it can be used at simpler levels by skipping those boxes.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I'm proud of hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim. I also conquered a 50-miler canoe trip in the Everglades. I enjoy writing skits, working with wood, and presenting the children's sermon at church.
What I learned
Writing a book is not easy. This is the first time I've done it.
What's next for Beyond the Basics Understanding COVID-19 for Kids
I truly hope that this book can be accessible to all families who want the complex info about COVID to be presented in a simpler way. | Beyond the Basics Understanding COVID-19 for Kids | Why has such a tiny virus changed our lives and communities? We just want to understand what this is all about. | ['Adela Tsai'] | [] | [] | 143 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/coronavirus-around-the-world | Inspiration:
I was inspired by a book I read that was about the heroes of the Coronavuirs. I read that book and thought to myself, "I want to write a book that gives children an opportunity to find out the answers they are looking for". So, I thought about my life. I am a ninth-grader from Atlanta, GA currently attending an international school in Quito, Ecuador. I know many people from all over the world. I decided that my main characters needed to contact people from around the world to show the readers that the whole world is facing COVID-19. But how would my main characters be able to talk to these characters? I am using video calls to connect with my friends and family in other places, so a video call was the obvious answer for me.
What it does:
Coronavirus Around The World presents the Coronavirus in an approachable way by including children in the conversation. It answers common questions about and shows the impact of the Coronavirus, globally. I also hope that Coronavirus Around The World will help children feel less afraid. Quite often we are afraid of the unknown and I hope that this book will make more things known to them.
How I built it:
I built Coronavirus Around The World with three programs. I used Google Docs to write the manuscript and I used an application called Sketches to do the Illustrations. To turn the book into a PDF, I used Powerpoint.
Challenges I ran into:
While writing and illustrating Coronavirus Around The World, I ran into a few challenges. These were doing the illustrations, wording the book in an approachable way, making sure that the book had accurate information, and making the length of the book manageable for a 6-9 year-old. As far as illustrations go, it is important to know that I do not consider myself a good drawer. It seems to me that anything I draw comes out looking like a chicken, but when I try to draw a chicken, it doesn't look like one. So, for this project, drawing was extra hard. I put in 20-25 hours to draw 18 illustrations. The wording was also a challenge for me. I needed to make sure that everything I wrote could be understood by my readers or had an explanation that clued them in. Making sure the book had accurate information was very important and quite the challenge. With new news coming out every day, it was hard to ensure that I was writing the latest facts. The last challenge I faced was the length of the book. There was lots of information that I wanted to include and many questions I wanted to answer, but one of my main goals was that the book was approachable. This meant that I had to keep it on the shorter side.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of:
I am proud of the illustrations I drew and the future for Coronavirus Around The World, which I have put into motion.
What I learned:
I learned that writing a book is easier than it sounds. Once you have been inspired and the ideas start to flow, it's not so hard. The hard part is starting and applying yourself to something that looks like a lot of work.
What's next for Coronavirus Around The World:
After I wrote Coronavirus Around The World, I realized that in order for this to be accessible for children around the world, the book needed to be translated into different languages. Since I have access to many people who speak other languages, I decided that I can utilize them to translate Coronavirus Around The World. The book is being translated into Mandarin Chinese, Hebrew, French, Spanish, and Italian, which are the languages spoken by the characters in the book.
Built With
google-docs
powerpoint
sketches | Coronavirus Around The World | Helping children feel less afraid by including them in the conversation about the Coronavirus, in an approachable way. | ['LILLIAN REESE GREEN'] | [] | ['google-docs', 'powerpoint', 'sketches'] | 144 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/in-the-town-of-kamayanan | Why a children’s book? COVID-19 brought about a shared lockdown experience across the globe, with almost everyone in quarantine or adhering to a work-from-home setup. This lent more time for interaction between parents and children, which meant more bonding moments, and more room for bedtime stories. What better way to help our kids process the current situation than to tell them in a fun, age-appropriate manner?
Two Filipino words come together in the title. Kamay, in Filipino, means “hands” while Pamayanan, means “community”. These seemingly mundane words combine to share to the world the radically simple act of handwashing as a way of coming together to rally against a global pandemic.
Built With
english | In the Town of Kamayanan | In the Town of Kamayanan, and The Legend of the Dancing Hands is a story about one community coming together to a winning solution that is (quite literally) right in the palm of our hands. | ['Mark Armand Sazon'] | [] | ['english'] | 145 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/all-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-with-dogtor-toby-ks8y1h | Book Cover
Sample book page
One of the two coloring pages included in this book
This E-book is meant to teach kids about COVID-19. The hope is it can help ease worries, answer questions, and validate feelings many children may be encountering right now.
This book includes nine pages of a story fully in color, two coloring pages, a glossary, and a parent's resources guide. | All You Need to Know About COVID-19 with Dogtor Toby | Dogtor Toby helps children understand what COVID-19 is, the roles of different medical professionals, and steps kids can take to prevent from getting sick. | ['Sandra Aguilera', 'Allison Aguilera'] | [] | [] | 146 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/curious-about-covid-19 | Inspiration
As a recent MPH graduate, I was inspired to write this book as a result of my interest in health communications and my passion for working with youth. It has always been a dream of mine to write a rhyming poetry book for children, and given the pandemic and my public health background, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to fulfill that dream.
What it does
This book aims to explain COVID-19 to children in a lighthearted, engaging and educational manner. It looks to answer questions 6-9 year olds may have about the virus, as well as encourage different behaviors for protecting their physical and mental health during this challenging time. For parents, the goal of this book is provide them with a way to start a conversation about Coronavirus with their child by reading the book together and/or printing out the pages to allow their child to color the images.
How I built it
My process for creating this book was first to write the poetry verses, and then add simple illustrations to go along with those versus. First I brainstormed the different concepts I wanted to include. After that I created the rhyming scheme and developed individual versus. Next came designing the layout in Adobe Illustrator, and drawing all of the illustrations by hand.
Challenges I ran into
The biggest challenge I ran into was illustration. I chose to draw all of the images by hand, which was very time consuming.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am really proud of the book overall as a whole. It was an awesome experience to be able to combine my public health knowledge, passion for working with youth and love of poetry writing to create something I hope can empower others during this stressful time.
What I learned
From writing this book I learned more about the virus itself and new strategies for engaging children in difficult topics.
What's next for "Curious About COVID-19"?
As a public health professional, I hope to share this book as widely as possible to help communicate important health information and educate families about the virus. Next steps include recording the poem as an audio book.
Built With
adobe-illustrator | Curious About COVID-19? | A Collection Of Poems About The Virus & How To Protect Yourself And Others | ['Madison Hafitz'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator'] | 147 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/covid-19-ebook-s356ad | Cover page
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Inspiration
This book was written and illustrated by my daughter Isora (Isora Himandi Wijayasinghe), who is 8 years old.
What it does
It explains her views about COVID-19 pandemic.
How I built it
She got some ideas from me and she also got information by watching news on TV.
Challenges I ran into
Since our country Sri Lanka is locked down for more than 4 weeks, we could not get the required resources for this project. Even we did not have papers to draw and facilities for digitizing the material. We actually used A4 papers cut in to 2 halves for drawing (each page was illustrated in one half of A4 paper). Then the drawings were photographed and transferred into the computer. The final document was prepared in Microsoft power point.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Finishing this project with minimum resources and this is Isora's first book.
What I learned
She learned a lot about making books and a lot about COVID-19.
What's next for COVID-19 eBook
Isora wold be happy if her book is read by children across the globe.
Built With
english | COVID-19 eBook | Isora's story about COVID-19 | ['Supunsiri Wijayasinghe'] | [] | ['english'] | 148 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dunkin-drive-detectives-mystery-of-missing-toilet-paper | Inspiration
As a pediatrician, it is difficult to watch my patients struggle with all of the uncertainty that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic. Children in the 6-9 age category are particularly vulnerable to stressors because they are old enough to understand what is happening around them, smart enough to pick up on their family members’ anxiety and financial hardships, yet often too young to feel like their actions have meaningful consequences. My goal with this project was to create a fun book that kids would be excited to read, while simultaneously empowering them with factual information.
What it does
I like to think of this book as the literary equivalent of zucchini bread: it's so fun and enjoyable, kids won't notice the extra dose of education that snuck in on the side. My hope is that it won't feel like "learning" while they're reading it, but that by the end they will have covered all the basic information that they need to know about COVID-19.
How I built it
Google docs, lots of lively plot debates at the dinner table, and good old fashioned pen and paper
Challenges I ran into
It was challenging to make sure the language was age appropriate. This is my first foray into the world of children’s literature, so I did a lot of research to make sure my content was age appropriate. I didn’t want to underestimate my target audience, but I also didn’t want to overwhelm them with details. Thankfully, a family friend is an educator and reading specialist, and she was able to analyze each chapter to make sure the reading level is at an early/middle 3rd grade reading level. I also had several friends who are elementary school teachers read it to make sure the material was the correct difficulty.
It was also challenging to create this book on such a short timeline. I finished it in just under 2 weeks. I have to say, though, that I think this has provided me with a much-needed creative outlet, and for that I am thankful!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
First and foremost: finishing the project. It has been a busy month in the hospital and I'm proud of myself for prioritizing this book, because the message means a lot to me.
What I learned
1) Agatha Christie must have been a very smart woman, because planning a "who-dun-it" plot is a lot harder than I had anticipated.
2) Kids in the 3rd grade can actually read quite a lot.
What's next for Dunkin Drive Detectives & Mystery of Missing Toilet Paper
The Dunkin Drive Detective squad will continue to solve mysteries!
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google-docs | Dunkin Drive Detectives & Mystery of Missing Toilet Paper | When someone takes all the toilet paper from the local general store, it's up to the Dunkin Drive Detectives to crack the case. | [] | [] | ['google-docs'] | 149 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-book-about-covid-19 | I enjoy writing simple books for kids. I especially feel motivated to write things that are relevant to children's lives
Gives simple information to kids about COVID 19 including why they are staying home, wearing masks
I wrote it and illustrated it despite illustration not being my strong suit
I am not a strong illustrator and struck out at my attempts to find others to draw or create images
I am pleased with the book and if I do not win, I will share with my friends and family who have young children so that they have something to discuss with their kids during this difficult time. I am pleased I was able to do this despite very busy work and home life.
Reminded myself of the value of taking time for creative pursuits and that my writing can be relevant and helpful to others.
as I indicated, if I do not win, I will share this with my network in support of their children.
Built With
windows-10-iot | My Book About COVID-19 | This children's book narrated by a child character helps children understand simple things they can do to reduce the risk for contracting COVID-19. | ['Sarah Piper'] | [] | ['windows-10-iot'] | 150 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-little-guide-emilie-morris-covid-19-children-s-book | Inspiration
I have always wanted to try my hand at writing a children's book and this period of social isolation has provided me with the inspiration and the time to finally accomplish that.
What it does
I hope that this book functions as a guide to both children and parents about the current pandemic. Though I do not address all of the possible questions kids might pose, I think that this book will help initiate more difficult discussions that inevitably stem from the combination of curious children and the confusion and severity of this crisis.
How I built it
I drew and hand-painted with watercolor each book page and then constructed the cover on Adobe Illustrator.
Challenges I ran into
I don't think I anticipated the great deal of time it would take to create something like this, but I am immensely satisfied having seen the process through from start to finish. | A little guide from here in the house | This children's book chronicles two siblings as they try to make sense of the current pandemic. | ['Emilie Morris'] | [] | [] | 151 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/patrick-and-the-pandemic | Inspiration
I was inspired by children's stories with lots of animals, which happened to have been my favorite kinds as a kid and my cousin and god siblings' current favorites. I believe there is a certain daunting quality to science and it instills unneeded fear in kids and even adults. I wanted to make this sort of thing less scary to children (and possibly adults too) by explaining how pandemics occur and what we can do to make a difference in its effects and future effects. I majored in biomedical sciences in undergrad, and my favorite class by far was Disease Ecology. We read the book Spillover by David Quammen, and I adored how he explained everything as a story. My twist was to take this storytelling method, make it fictional with animal characters, and explain the science behind it in simple terms.
What it does
Patrick and the Pandemic introduces Patrick the Pangolin, who is just as confused about COVID-19 as I'm sure a lot of children are. His new friends explain what they experienced when they too were blamed for causing disease or illness. It allows Patrick to ask all of the questions be, and children may have and explains simplistically how viruses work, how pandemics spread, environmental issues, and how the individual can help.
How I built it
I built it by first writing the story, creating the characters, and then drawing the illustrations and painting them. I then photoshopped the type on the cover and placed all of the pages into Good Note on my iPad to export them as a PDF.
Challenges I ran into
It was a challenge to communicate my thoughts and some complex science and issues to such a young audience. I have experience with tutoring different sciences, but this is to college students who are still far cry from elementary schoolers. It took quite a bit for editing from the original and I utilized my mom, a first-grade teacher, to do some of the final editing.
## Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of the characters I drew. I have never developed characters that I have to re-draw over and over. It was fun to create them simple enough to re-draw, but not too simple to make them boring.
What I learned
I learned some about the process of writing a children's story by researching some blogs of authors and such. It is a must more complex process than I initially anticipated and I now have a much greater appreciation for children's authors.
What's next for Patrick and the Pandemic
Maybe Patrick will come back once COVID-19 has finished and explained what he learned. Or possibly he can become an activist in the community for preserving nature and preventing the crossover of such diseases.
Built With
goodnotes
photoshop | Patrick and the Pandemic | A story in which Patrick the Pangolin is introduced to a new group of friends, all of whom are members of a species who have previously been blamed for pandemics or epidemics. | ['Kayla Byrd'] | [] | ['goodnotes', 'photoshop'] | 152 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/earth-sweet-home | Title
Inspiration
Nature is complex and everything is connected.
What it does
It makes us want to care more about our home, planet Earth.
How I built it
These are the steps of the story:
1) The dystopian "normal world" we are living in, different from the paradise we inherited, is described;
2) The coronavirus pandemic which has changed our daily lives forever, comes in;
3) A child, Charlie, is shown with his nightmares and then with his mom who reassures him with explanations;
4) The solution is there: being respectful of each other and waiting for cures and vaccines that scientists will find;
5) The book ends with an illustration of a neat world where we all hug and take care of the environment.
Challenges I ran into
Too much information to deal with.
Too little time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Definitely bringing Domitilla in for the illustrations and realising together this book in just one week!
What I learned
Having myself 2 children (ages 8 and 10), and Domitilla 3 (ages 5, 9, 11), we have noticed that what scares us, both in writing and illustrations, does not scare them, and the opposite is true too!
What's next for Earth Sweet Home
We have an Italian version of it and we would like to translate it in other languages too.
We would like to support education programs for children who do not have the means to access E-learning.
In Italy all schools are closed since March the 5th (some since even before) and they will only re-open in September, or when everything will be over. This is happening in many Countries around the world and will increase inequality.
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clipstudiopaint
immagination
pencils
photoshop
science
watercolors | Earth Sweet Home | Coronavirus pandemic shows us how all living beings are connected and how our activities have effects on the environment and on us. The story tells us also that altruism and science will save us. | ['Paola Pane'] | [] | ['clipstudiopaint', 'immagination', 'pencils', 'photoshop', 'science', 'watercolors'] | 153 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/love-together-fighting-the-covid-19-hquxd2 | Inspiration: We wanted to create an educational resource for parents to be able to have a conversation with their children about COVID-19.
What it does: It informs and educates children about COVID-19 through the use of imaginative content which appeals to youth.
How we built it: Openoffice writer was used to type up the content and compile the ebook together and inkscape was used to create the illustrations.
Challenges we ran into: Adjusting the graphics after inserting them into openoffice writer took quite some time.
Accomplishments that we're proud of: We are proud of us creating our very first ebook from scratch and we hope it really helps parents and their children.
What we learned: We learned how to enjoy the process of creating and being patient with the hiccups along the way.
What's next for LOVE TOGETHER fighting the COVID-19: We plan to create more resources (guides, activity sheets, etc.) for parents to use when having conversations with their children. | LOVE TOGETHER fighting the COVID-19 | COVID-19 children's ebook competition submission | ['Ash Wrus'] | [] | [] | 154 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/curious-caroline-and-the-c-word | I was inspired to write a children’s story about coronavirus because I wanted to share healthy habits and encourage them to live healthier lives using preventive health methods. It was my goal to motivate children to ask questions when they are dealing with unfamiliar topics. My educational background is in public health and I enjoyed being able to use my creative writing skills to share health information with children. I wanted to focus on what safety measures children could take part in so they will feel empowered, instead of worried or anxious, protecting themselves from COVID-19. It was a fun challenge and I consider it to be a monumental accomplishment that I was able to complete this book. During the creation of this book, I stayed current on developing information about the virus. I hope this book will help children and their parents have an open line of communication to reduce any anxiety or fear during this pandemic. In the future, Curious Caroline may explore other topics relevant to youth. | Curious Caroline and the C–Word | Caroline used to have a normal life. That all changed when the C-word caused a pandemic and changed the way she lived. With the help of her family, she discovers healthy habits to keep her safe. | [] | [] | [] | 155 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/coping-during-covid19 | Inspiration
The story was inspired by many of my favorite books growing up, ones that feel bright, positive and colorful! I always enjoyed activity and coloring books and wanted to capture that same feel, as well as have an inspiring story to help them connect to.
What it does
This book helps encourage others to embrace their creativity, and to remember to be kind to others and themselves.
How I built it
I designed and created the artwork for the book using my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. I storyboarded the ideas on paper and then drew everything into to the iPad.
Challenges I ran into
It was a really fun creative challenge to think of images to accompany the words!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I'm really proud of how everything flows together, that it's interactive and can give children and their families a story to read and an activity to do together!
What I learned
I learned that it's important to remember the child's perspective and to think about what they must be feeling during this time. It helped me simplify some of my ideas and break them down into ways that they could better understand it.
What's next for Coping During Covid19
I would love for this book to reach many families to help them cope during this time and would be thrilled to see how others enjoyed the book too! In the future, I think it would be fun to extend more of these ideas to help continue helping others! | Coping During Covid19 | Coping During Covid19 highlights how small actions can make a big difference during this pandemic, from practicing patience to gratitude. As well as embracing our creativity while in quarantine. | ['Sam Skyler'] | [] | [] | 156 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/cough-goes-the-weasel | Front Cover of Children's Book
Inspiration
This story was inspired by the childhood game, "Pop Goes the Weasel." My love for animals and nature inspired me to make my main character an animal. The story also is about the love of a brother and a sister, which was inspired by my brother who I am staying with during the quarantine.
What it does
This project is special for a number of reasons. First, the main character, Willy, comes down with a mild case of COVID-19. I thought this was important to show, because so often we only hear of death in the media. However, it was important for me to show that COVID-19 is not a death sentence and that people do recover. The story also features many important people and organizations, such as the World Health Organization (renamed Weasel Health Organization, the CDC, and Dr. Fauci. The characters also travel the world to teach others how to stay healthy. I wanted to help children become more familiar with names and terms they may be hearing frequently but in a fun way.
How I built it
I drew all of the illustrations by hand and colored them with colored pencil. I then scanned them and uploaded them to Microsoft Word where I added the text.
Challenges I ran into
This was my first children's book, so I was unsure of logistics, such as the length, what to include, and how to make the story informational yet fun. After some Google searching, I got a better idea of what to do and the problem was solved! It was also challenging trying to keep up with my schoolwork (Emory undergraduates are in finals now) while also working on this, but I was able to manage my time well overall.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am so proud of making my first children's book! I normally only draw for fun and this was the first time I drew this much for one project. I always thought making a children's book would be fun but never tried. This book showed me how I can combine my interests in public health and medicine (I want to be a pediatrician with an MPH) with my gift of drawing.
What I learned
I learned more about COVID-19 while doing this project. Trying to explain the terms in a simple way actually showed me that there were things that I was unclear on...I had to really answer the "why" question for myself before I could write about it for a child.
What's next for Cough Goes the Weasel
I want to read my book to my friends and family, especially the young children in my family. I am also going to get a binder so that I can keep all of my hand drawings.
Built With
microsoft
word | Cough Goes the Weasel | A courageous weasel catches a brand new germ. When no one knows how to heal him, they call on an old friend to save the day. But, will helping one weasel be enough to save the world? | ['Penny McElwee'] | [] | ['microsoft', 'word'] | 157 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-big-mission-4ocelq | We were photographing the dolls people put outside or behind the windows during the Covid-19 quarantine. We wanted to show this beautiful movement to our friends. Little did we know it's a national movement called New Zealand Bear Hunt. Then we heard an old woman calling "did you take a photo of that one?" She was referring to her own house. "You should write a book with those photos" she said. Great idea! We thought. We spent the following weeks talking to those dolls, asking why are they watching over the streets? Now you know their story! | The Big Mission | A children's book | ['Nastaran Saffaryazdi'] | [] | [] | 158 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/how-to-beat-coronavirus-19-cool-kids-edition | Inspiration TO SEE CHILDREN LESS AFRAID OF COVID-19 AND FEELING MORE EMPOWERED.
What it does EXPLAIN TO CHILDREN HOW TO MINIMIZE RISK OF CATCHING CORONAVIRUS AND HOW IT WILL BE OKAY BECAUSE DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING ON SOLUTIONS.
How I built it GRAVIT DESIGNER
Challenges I ran into USING THIS PLATFORM TO SUBMIT. IT WILL NOT ALLOW PDF SUBMISSION! SEE LINK WHERE PDF IS AVAILABLE THROUGH XODO LINK!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of WRITING MY FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK "THE STINKY FLOWER". BEING ABLE TO CALL THIS MY SECOND CHILDREN'S BOOK.
What I learned HOW TO EXPLAIN COMPLICATED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS TO CHILDREN.
What's next for How to Beat Coronavirus-19 Cool Kids Edition TO BE PUBLISHED ON PLATFORMS SUCH AS AMAZON KINDLE.
A note from the author: First, thank you for reading appreciate all the essential workers, the people who worked in the grocery stores, the hospitals, and all other places to keep society running. My deepest condolences to all those personally affected by COVID-19. I am grateful for the work that is being done to minimize this and other diseases in the future. Second, I am an Emory alumna. During my time there, I studied Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology (NBB). I found the study of the human body fascinating. I am so excited to combine my love of storytelling with science for the education and entertainment of children. I am happy to submit this story to the 'COVID-19 Children's Ebook Competition'. Thank you for your consideration.
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gravitdesigner
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www.xodo.com | How to Beat Coronavirus-19 Cool Kids Edition | Ultimate children's book on COVID-19! Easy to understand, stunning images, and fun to read. | ['Destiny Nieves'] | [] | ['gravitdesigner'] | 159 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-coronavirus-doors | 'The Coronavirus Doors' by Shannon Jade is a picture book designed to help young readers better understand the coronavirus and the many measures being taken by people all around the world to keep us safe from it. | The Coronavirus Doors by Shannon Jade | How the coronavirus doors work together to keep us all safe | ['Shannon Jade'] | [] | [] | 160 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/coronavirus-comes-to-fairville-03e6d5 | Writing this children’s book felt like something that was meant for me to do, for a number of reasons. I work as a psychologist with traumatized young children in New Orleans, LA. Obviously, New Orleans has had its share of hard times and trauma over the years. As such, we were prepared to spring into action when the COVID-19 crisis began. In the last month I have been leading initiatives to provide virtual stress-management breaks for our medical staff and other community groups, to offer virtual parent education workshops weekly in partnership with our local children’s museum, and to provide an online set of tips for parenting during a pandemic. My role as a mental health professional is complemented by my longstanding interest in reading and creative arts. As a child I quite seriously told adults I would be an “author and illustrator” when I grew up! I always loved textural and mixed-media artwork, as well as photography. So I was immediately inspired by the idea of writing a book to help children (and their parents) learn about COVID-19 and support their ability to cope well during this pandemic. Incorporating simple but colorful, textural, and childlike illustrations tapped into my early love of paper dolls and mixed-media art.
This book provides age-appropriate messages about COVID-19, including the changes children may be experiencing, information about preventive health practices, and suggestions about positive coping strategies. The information is given in a narrative manner, embedded in a story, to optimize children’s engagement in learning. The story also includes a diverse set of characters (within the limited context of a children’s book) without specific explanations, in an attempt to honor the reality of diversity in our nation and the world.
I built the storybook largely by hand first! I created the illustrations using a scrapbook-style approach – drawing and cutting out characters, creating miniature tableaus, and fitting the pieces together with scissors and glue. I printed the text of the story and added it to illustrations by hand, again in scrapbook style. Finally, I scanned the finished pages into PDF format and combined them into one file using Adobe Acrobat Pro (with guidance from an MIT-educated friend of mine; I’m not very tech-savvy!).
The two main challenges I ran into were: 1) finding crafting supplies on short notice during the pandemic shutdowns, and; 2) Creating the book in only four days! I was able to find supplies at a Michael’s, venturing into the store with my face mask (sewn by my sister and mailed from out of state) after a 45-minute wait outside in order to limit customers in the store to ten at a time. I then had 10 minutes to shop before the store closed! As mentioned earlier, I’ve also been working very long hours setting up supportive programming for parents, medical professionals, and others recently. I took two vacation days, combined them with a weekend, and dedicated that time to creating and executing my idea of what the storybook might be!
The accomplishment that I’m most proud of is trying something completely new (illustrating a story) and managing to produce a story in four days.
I learned that I need glasses! More seriously, I learned that the process of writing a children’s book is even more invigorating and fun than I had imagined. I also learned how to merge individual PDF files into one PDF document (again, not tech savvy!).
What’s next for this children’s book? Of course, I hope it is selected and published through the Emory Global Health Institute to reach a broad audience of children and families. I hope it can be shared with mental health providers, pediatricians, community-based educational resources, such as children’s museums, community social service agencies, and teachers.
Built With
adobe | Coronavirus Comes to Fairville | A scrapbook-style storybook offers kids an engaging and visually appealing way to learn about coping with COVID-19. | ['Angela Breidenstine'] | [] | ['adobe'] | 161 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/we-fight-together | We Fight Together - Cover
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Inspiration
Helen has been following news about the coronavirus outbreak since January and when the virus spread to more and more countries and more and more people were quarantined and schools were closed, Helen felt the strong urge to write a picture book about it. In the middle of such an unprecedented situation, kids and parents need information about COVID-19 and understand the situation so they might feel less confused and anxious. Books are a fabulous way to help kids learn about stuff.
What it does
With vivid illustrations, this informative picture book explains the coronavirus in simple terms and urges children to do their part to help fight it.
How we built it
The biggest challenge was to produce a book in such a short time. So Helen decided to collaborate with another author. Helen knew Songju a few years ago as she was one of the very few Chinese American authors in the U.S. For the coronavirus picture book, Helen wrote a very general outline in Chinese and contacted Songju if she would be interested in collaborating with her on writing the book in English. Songju was truly amazing and she immediately agreed and started working on the project. After Songju finished the draft, Helen illustrated and designed the whole book in about a week. Helen drew characters with different skin tones, hairstyles, and hair colors to reflect people of various ethnic groups all around the world. It has been a very pleasant and successful collaboration and we're really proud of the book.
Challenges we ran into
This is a very timely and meaningful project, but the time is tight and the responsibility is huge. Any information we give must be completely scientifically based, and should not be misleading. Before and during the writing, Songju searched and read a lot of relevant material. Songju truly learned every aspect of the virus, including origin, symptoms, treatments, the vaccine development process, hand washing techniques, and ways to boost one’s immune system. We opted to use the (CDC's) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended practices as the baseline for this ebook.
The creative process was challenging as the epidemic situation and information have been constantly changing. Government policies and directives are constantly changing too. In the beginning, the schools were still in session. Songju wrote that "When we say hello, we could wave or do an elbow bump instead of hugging or shaking hands. When eating in the school cafeteria, we should not share water glasses or eating utensils." Then, very soon, the schools closed. The focus immediately changed into what the children could do at home.
In the beginning, Songju named this picture book: What is the coronavirus and how to defeat it? Helen said that name was a bit too long and she thought of a shorter name, “We are together.” Songju felt this was a little too general. Finally, Songju came up with the name “We Fight Together.” It reflects the spirit of not giving up, forging ahead, and helping to conquer the virus. This is what the world needs now. Fighting together, including young virus fighters, we will prevail!
Accomplishments that we're proud of
This is our first collaboration. It has been a very pleasant and successful collaboration. We especially like the ending: … “and share this beautiful world together with all people, near and far.” It indicates a global message, one shared by the entire world.
What we learned
Picture books are great ways to provide guidance for kids during this difficult time. As children’s book author and illustrator, though we cannot do school visits, we can still make our contribution and help fight the virus in our way. Fighting together, including young virus fighters, we will prevail!
What's next for We Fight Together
We plan to release it to the public for free download and develop lesson plans for teachers and parents to use.
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drawing
illustration
photoshop
writing | We Fight Together | What is coronavirus? Why can’t I play with my friends? What should I do? This informative picture book explains the coronavirus in simple terms and urges children to do their part to help fight it! | ['Helen Wu', 'Songju Daemicke'] | [] | ['drawing', 'illustration', 'photoshop', 'writing'] | 162 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/milo-and-bean-explain-covid-19 | Inspiration
Children may be scared of the way the world is right now, we hope our story can provide them with important information and comfort.
Built With
adobe
adobe-illustrator
procreate | Milo and Bean Explain COVID-19 | Milo and Bean walk children through many of the facts to help them understand COVID-19 | ['Caroline Keroack'] | [] | ['adobe', 'adobe-illustrator', 'procreate'] | 163 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/judy-the-covid-19-fighter | Lucy - The Covid-19 Fighter
Inspiration
The lockdown affects our life a lot but we try our best to have fun, and making a book about what is happening will be one of our best memories. Also, because the book is for kids, so my kids can work on this and learning about Covid-19 at the same time.
What it does
My kids (Y and Bao) and I are telling a story about how an 8-year-old girl first learns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
How I built it
We started from our own fact that our cruise was cancelled and we were so disappointed. My girl (Y) designed how the characters look, she also had her current favorite pet (turtle) in the book. My son (Bao) worked on the story frame, I put everything together.
Challenges I ran into
Drawing by hands is hard, coloring with pencils is very time consuming. But this way my kids can join, they don't know how to use photoshop or Illustrator. It is also hard to make the story educational and kid-friendly enough to explain this huge unprecedented tragic to them so the book is not too heavy while still manages to give them all basic information about the covid-19 pandemic.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We all worked hard together and all felt happy with the outcome. We had good bonding time.
What I learned
You have to think like a kid to make a book for kids.
What's next
I hope the book will be loved by kids and help them to understand more about the pandemic.
Built With
color
marker
paper
pencil
photoshop | Lucy - The Covid-19 Fighter | This is a story about how an 8-year-old girl's life is affected by Covid-19 pandemic and what she learns from the experience. | ['Anh Nguyen'] | [] | ['color', 'marker', 'paper', 'pencil', 'photoshop'] | 164 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dino-daniel-and-covid-19 | Inspiration
I was inspired to use dinosaurs due to my fascination with them
What it does
This is a book aimed for kids age 6-9 to educate them on the current COVID-19 situation.
How I built it
I built this book using the app "Procreate" on an iPad
Challenges I ran into
It was a challenge to think of a simple, yet captivating name.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of doing my own illustrations and creating the dialogue between the characters.
What I learned
I learned how to create a visual for a novel.
What's next for Dino Daniel and Covid-19
It is a goal that it will educate kids, and a help them understand the current pandemic.
It is possible, there could be one created for kids even younger than the 6-9 age bracket. | Dino Daniel and Covid-19 | A book for children explaining Coronavirus and the stay at home orders | [] | [] | [] | 165 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-official-kids-guide-to-covid-19 | Inspiration
My inspiration was my school suggesting this as one of the school projects we could do.
What it does
My eBook was created to give younger kids a interesting but informative way to learn all about COVID-19.
How I built it
I built this book by using an app called Visme to set up my pages step by step, and create my eBook.
Challenges I ran into
A challenge I ran into was attempting to make this eBook with a week left and trying to find different ways to make this book interesting, but still informative for kids.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of coming 3rd place in my elementary school's spelling bee, being a gifted student, and continuing to make all A's almost every semester.
What I learned
I learned how to create an eBook for the first time, and how to work quickly with a small amount of time left.
What's next for The Official Kids Guide to COVID-19
I don't know what could be next for my eBook, but hopefully there are many opportunities and joy that this book will bring me helping others and the readers themselves. | The Official Kids Guide to COVID-19 | My idea is to teach younger kids the important steps to staying safe during COVID-19. | [] | [] | [] | 166 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/i-don-t-want-to-be-a-couch-potato-wtns5c | Inspiration
We felt that a lot of kids might be bored staying at home during the pandemic and adopting unhealthy, couch potato lifestyles. We wanted to make a book to encourage them to stay active and safe. We've wanted to use a potato protagonist for some time and the COVID-19 eBook competition gave us the perfect opportunity to get our message across in a tongue-in-cheek way.
What it does
The book is an easily accessible story about a young potato adjusting to her new daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. Helpful tips are given throughout the story to make the transition smoother and safer for everyone.
How I built it
We illustrated the book in Photoshop and compiled with InDesign.
Challenges I ran into
The biggest challenge we found was coming up with a way to make a story about coping with a pandemic still fun and engaging to young children. We only found out about the contest less than 2 weeks before the deadline, so we had to work fast to get everything finished in time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We're really happy with the way the book turned out given how quickly we made it.
What I learned
We learned how to make masks out of fabric since other types of masks aren't readily available.
What's next for I Don't Want to be a Couch Potato
We'll see how we do in the competition and move on from there!
Built With
indesign
photoshop | I Don't Want to be a Couch Potato | “I Don’t Want to be a Couch Potato!” is an easily accessible storybook about a young potato adjusting to her new daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. | ['Kolpo Stories'] | [] | ['indesign', 'photoshop'] | 167 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/dr-doctor-and-the-corona-virus | Inspiration: I have created the illustrations for children's books in the past, but never had a chance to develop my own story. For the characters I was inspired by anime "kawaii" style animals and my own drawing style. The background looks were inspired by the art style of Steven Universe.
What it does: This story takes a very complicated, serious and scary topic and turns it into something educational and warm. I wanted the story to be whimsical and the visuals to be cute and inviting.
How I built it: Photoshop
Challenges I ran into: Not too many. I couldn't decide on the main character being a hamster or a dog (because they're both cute to me) but once I imaged how the little hamster would wash his hands with the big bar soap I had to draw it! The story basically wrote itself after that.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: I'm very proud of the overall look and feel of the book. I also think I was able to successfully explain the main points of the virus in a very simple and kid-friendly way.
What I learned: I should make more kids books.
What's next for Dr. Doctor and the Corona Virus: Hopefully a big win :)
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artededania.wixsite.com | Dr. Doctor and the Corona Virus | An angry, yet adorable, hamster explains COVID-19 to a young boy desperate to go outside. | ['Dania Nava'] | [] | ['english', 'photoshop'] | 168 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-agents-of-instinct-vs-corona | Inspiration
We're a team of two moms who are trying to help our elementary-age kids understand the pandemic and the changes it has brought to their lives. We've noticed that a lot of our conversations with our kids center on managing emotions. So we created the story our kids need to hear: a story about the feelings they're having now and how they can find power in kindness and gratitude.
What it does
The story shows kids how their natural responses to danger (fight, flight, and freeze) help them deal with fear, and it shows them why they might feel more tired, bored, or angry right now. It explains Corona's powers and weaknesses, and how knowledge of those powers and weaknesses can help everyone fight Corona. It casts kindness and gratitude as superheroes who can give people the power to fight Corona.
How we built it
We identified the facts we wanted to convey about the coronavirus and managing the emotions kids might be feeling. Then we looked for ways to fit them into a superhero story.
Challenges we ran into
Balancing fact and story was a challenge. We decided to incorporate some facts into the narrative and use a pop-up scientist illustration to convey other facts.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
The pop-up scientist works as a way to introduce facts and provides some comic relief. Plus, there's a hang-gliding capybara. What's not to like about that?
What we learned
Gratitude and kindness really are super powers.
What's next for The Agents of Instinct vs. Corona
We're waiting for reviews from our most important readers: our kids! | The Agents of Instinct vs. Corona | Agent Fight, Agent Flight, and Agent Freeze team up with the Giraffe of Gratitude, the Kindness Capybara, and Super Soap to defeat the new villain in town: Corona. | ['Katie Clark-Keene', 'Jessica Campbell'] | [] | [] | 169 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-super-power-igd3h2 | Inspiration
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Chelsea Jackson wrote this story for her first grade class as a way to help them understand what is happening in the world. She worked with her sister, Taylor Holmes, to illustrate this story to appeal to her students. | My Super Power | A young student's experience of COVID-19. | ['Michaella Fitzparick'] | [] | [] | 170 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/go-away-coronavirus-z0ite1 | Inspiration
I am a third year pharmacy student, which the hopes of specializing in pediatric pharmacotherapy. I was inspired to write this book because it challenged me to explain the coronavirus in a way that is imaginative and understandable for a child in that age range. I don't recall reading many children books that explained real life occurrences. I hope that this book provides some understanding for the inquiring minds.
What it does
This book is an introduction to coronavirus that allows the readers to not wallow in fear, but rather, they are able to feel empowered against this virus given that they can take steps like staying home and washing their hands to prevent its spread.
How I built it
I used Adobe illustrator (Ai) to create the images and Canva to add text and background colors.
Challenges I ran into
I have never used Ai prior to the creation of this book. I literally spent hours watching tutorials and creating the visuals from scratch. Since I am a pharmacy student and this is finals time, the challenge was certainly unprecedented. However, I am beyond proud of the product.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Given that this is my first time writing a book and working with illustrator, I love the final product. If I am not chosen as the winner, I hope to still share this book so parents can help their children navigate through this pandemic. My friend read the book to their younger sibling and to see their response also encourage me of the impact this book made.
What I learned
I learned how to use Ai. I look forward to learning and creating more in the future as I pursue pediatric pharmacy.
What's next for Go Away, Coronavirus
The opportunity for children to learn about this virus and how they can reduce its spread. | Go Away, Coronavirus | Learning has no limits. The young mind is eager to learn and captivated by images. "Go Away, Coronavirus" conveys the current global pandemic in a manner that empowers children to take action. | ['Joy Nwoke'] | [] | [] | 171 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/super-flora-stays-safe | Inspiration: For one of our creative projects this past semester, I created some illustrations and Shawn wrote a story. We joked that one day we could write and draw a book. When the opportunity presented itself to not only accomplish that goal but to also support parents who may be struggling to explain the COVID-19 pandemic to children, we knew we were in a unique position as nursing students to integrate our clinical knowledge with our creative hobbies. We included a secret shoutout to one of our nursing professors, Dr. Tammi Tanner in this book. She was the one who assigned those creative projects to us which led to Shawn and I believing that we could do this!
How I built it: Shawn and I wrote the story on a Google Doc, and I illustrated this book by hand with pencil and colored pencil! We compiled the book on Canva.
Challenges I ran into: Shawn and I are both in the middle of a very intense portion of the DABSN program at Emory. So, between juggling our personal challenges we have faced from the COVID-19 outbreak (I had to move from Washington DC back to Rhode Island, and Shawn is a full time Firefighter-EMT on top of being in the DABSN program), we also have research projects due this same week to present to Emory healthcare faculty regarding hospital practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: We are both proud of our hard work and being able to finish this book!
What I learned: Once you set your mind to doing something, you can achieve anything!
What's next for Super Flora Stays Safe! Super Flora has the ability to turn into a series of public health themed books for children. They could be placed in pediatric clinics, in libraries, and in schools. They may be a useful tool for pediatricians and school nurses. | Super Flora Stays Safe! | Flora learns that COVID-19 is a contagious disease and wonders how she can do to help. Her mom and her dog, Spot, teach her that washing her hands and staying home makes her a superhero! | ['Emma Shindell'] | [] | [] | 172 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-little-more-love-5-healthy-tips-during-covid-19 | Front Cover of E-book
Inspiration. I am inspired by the faces of the scholars I miss on a daily basis. I am inspired by the impact of my voice to still bring comfort and information during a time of uncertainty. As often as we have prepared for fire drills, tornado drills, etc.; as more information came into our school buildings it was very clear that this was not a drill. We had to make shifts that were both strong and safe for our entire learning community. I have worked at the same school for 12 years, it is where I first taught and committed to my field of education. So my inspiration comes from an entire collective group of scholars, parents, colleagues, family members, etc. who have always encouraged and empowered my voice. It is that same power of voice that I encourage scholars, parents and teachers to have on a daily basis! The writing of this book was a way for all scholars to know that your teachers voice is always present, always guiding, and always connected; even in distance. I simply imagined a room full of scholars and wrote with the same level of passion I would as if I was reading the text directly to them.
What it does. The book is an informational text that allows students to utilize those family members in their household to collectively become even more informed about the coronavirus. Much of our best practice, when it comes to enhancing reading proficiency in the field of education is "shared reading" and "interactive read alouds". This text is a great way to engage the learner and has prompts for the reader to make real world connections to their own environment.
How I built it. The E-book was built using a web program canva. I chose various designs and layouts that I felt best represented the intention of the book.
Challenges I ran into. This was the first time I created an E-book, so naturally the challenge was just getting over the innate feeling that this was a project that was beyond reach. While completing this project and remaining fully committed to the virtual learning in supporting teachers and students that takes place daily, was definitely a challenge that I overcame.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of. I am proud that fear of any kind did not stop me from pursuing my dream. I have always wanted to express myself in the form of writing, I enjoy it as much as I enjoy reading! So when my district presented this opportunity to us in the form of an email, much like the butterflies on my first day of teaching; I stepped in with confidence and I must say I am proud I completed that which I started. I am proud of the experience.
What I learned. I learned so many ways in which I can continue to empower our school communities at the instructional level. I also learned that there are a plethora of resources available for scholars to maintain as much normalcy as possible in a safe way. There were misconceptions that I was able to clear up and it was amazing to be a part of a collective group of individuals supporting content related to solutions.
What's next for A Little More Love: 5 Healthy Tips during #COVID-19. The sky is truly the limit! Perhaps a live virtual read aloud with students and teachers within my district! There can even be a healthy tip a day, in which students virtually post pictures to their school media platforms to encourage others to remain healthy and safe during this time! | A Little More Love: 5 Healthy Tips during #COVID-19 | Scholars take a journey and discover healthy tips that the entire family can engage in during COVID-19. Just as classrooms are safe spaces, that space is recreated for scholars to become empowered.. | ['Ashley Weems'] | [] | [] | 173 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/secondhand-news | Inspiration helping guide young children through this pandemic through a whimsical story told by Marvin. | Secondhand News | Marvin's story of COVID-19 through his second floor window. | ['Alia Bayatti'] | [] | [] | 174 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/finn-the-unwelcome-traveler | Inspiration
We are a two mom, two daughter (11 and 14) family that jumped on the opportunity to participate when we saw an article posted by a friend on Facebook. Our oldest daughter, Ryan, is a passionate artist and her little sister is a patient problem solver with a desire to help. We knew if we joined forces we could create something really helpful and really cool.
What it does
"Finn & the Unwelcome Traveler" is a graphic novel that takes you first on a bike ride through town and ultimately into an adventure inside the imagination of Finn, an 8 year old boy. After noticing that all of the stores he passed on his bike ride were closed and that there weren't as many people out as usual, Finn's mom hands him a doctor's mask and asks him to put it on. Confused, Finn, as most 8 year old's would, starts to ask lots of questions. As his mom answers, Finn's imagination drifts into a world where COVID becomes a superhero villain. Finn then spends the rest of the story learning how he can help defeat this villain and ultimately realizes that we all have a role to play to not only help keep ourselves, but everyone around us, safe. We all have to do our part to defeat the "Unwelcome Traveler."
How I built it
Story was built using standard word processing tools. Illustrations were done by hand on an iPad (Ryan) with additional editing in Adobe Photoshop. All artwork is original and drawn by Ryan - an 8th grader here in Atlanta.
Challenges I ran into
Other than navigating differing opinions and ideas and making sure everyone's voice and contribution was heard and considered, no other real challenges :)
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Wow...too many to name. As one of the moms on this team, I must say that I am most proud of how we all came together and after a slow start the ideas started to flow. To create something educational, beautiful and interesting is an amazing thing. Especially for a group of 4 people that have never done anything like this before!
What I learned
The kids learned more about COVID through research that we did for the book. They also learned how to work well together and within a team.
What's next for Finn & the Unwelcome Traveler
Finn has a big future ahead. He's empowered, he's confident, he's knowledgeable and he knows that he can make a difference. He's going to help educate his friends and family and turn as many people as he can into "citizen superheroes" so that we defeat COVID-19! | Finn & the Unwelcome Traveler | The story of an 8 year old boy with alot of questions, a helpful mom and a mission to defeat COVID-19. | ['Melanie Zimmerman'] | [] | [] | 175 |
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I am a middle school teacher and mother of a 3-year-old and a 3-month-old. I have no time whatsoever during this quarantine. I'm caring for both my small children as well as teaching full time. One night in March, during a 4 AM feeding, I just starting writing this story on my phone. I wanted to come up with a way to explain to my toddler why she couldn't go to school or see her friends and teachers. I shared this with a few people who suggested I look into publishing. My aunt volunteered to illustrate this for me. She is so talented and painted with watercolor. We enjoyed collaborating together from afar.
This book can be used by parents and teachers to explain to young kids why they can't leave their house very much. I use hibernation as a metaphor for quarantine. In the end, the busy bears learn that when they are forced to slow down form running around, that they learn to value spending quality time together.
I wrote this book on my iPhone X.
I've never written a book before, and I have no idea about how to really get this out there.
I am proud that my daughter, her class, my cousin, and a few others have been able to use this story to try and wrap their heads around all this.
I learned that writing to try to help my daughter come to terms with this crisis has really helped me come to terms more with this crisis.
A dream I have would be to get this book out to the greater community so other parents and teachers could help their kids better understand the quarantine situation. | The Busy Bears | Hibernation is a metaphor for being in quarantine in this Dr. Seuss-like rhyming children's book to make the scary Covid-19 times more accessible for young kids. | ['Melissa Silver'] | [] | [] | 176 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/so-we-a-coronavirus-cause-and-effect-picture-book | Inspiration
I teach reading. On March 13th, I was teaching the reading skill cause and effect. The Coronavirus was a perfect fit for that skill.
What it does
This book empowers children and shows them to always look for the good.
How I built it
It took a few weeks of social media to see what was important to families right now. I also looked at the CDC website for factual information to "water down" for my target audience.
Challenges I ran into
I needed pictures of families reacting to the new normal of Spring 2020.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I have never written anything to submit before.
What I learned
Reading children's books and writing children's books are entirely different.
What's next for So We...A Coronavirus Cause and Effect Picture Book
If I do not win, I will post this picture book in my Google Classroom for my students to read and enjoy.
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english | So We...A Coronavirus Cause and Effect Picture Book | A Cause and Effect Picture Book | ['Christie Boyd'] | [] | ['english'] | 177 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/hallie-helps-out | Inspiration: Stories are a huge part of my family's life. Through the years picture books have helped me to connect and spark conversations with my young children, sometimes on difficult topics. When I saw this Coronavirus picture book challenge, I knew I needed to enter, as it is an opportunity to hopefully support children and families through this difficult period. In these unprecedented times, we are all feeling so many emotions, and it is important to recognize that, and find a way to connect and move forward together, as best we can. My children miss their school, friends and normal routines, but they find positivity in every day, and they are my true inspiration.
What it does: Hallie Helps Out is a story about a young girl's feelings and actions in response to the Coronavirus upending her normal routines. In the story, readers will feel Hallie's initial excitement to stay home, to her being sad about being trapped at home, to be nervous about the new world around her, and ultimately inspired and empowered to help make a difference. This story helps readers to see they are not the only ones experiencing a rollercoaster of new emotions and feelings, and hopefully is a source of inspiration to be a be a helper too.
How I built it: I am an aspiring author, and recently just wrote my first story last year. When I saw the contest I was immediately inspired to enter, but I had never illustrated a book, and I knew to develop a complete book within a week was going to be a challenge. I started writing the manuscript, and just thought I would see where it took me. Once I finished the copy, I started sketching Hallie and some of the key scenes and the layout that I wanted became pretty clear throughout that process. As I saw the book keep developing and coming to life, I could not put the pencil down - lots of late nights and coffee, until it was complete.
Challenges I ran into: As I mentioned, this is the first book I have fully written and illustrated, and to complete that in one week was not an easy feat. All that being said, the biggest challenge for me was the illustration and final composition of the book. I actually drew the book using my kids' colored pencils, so with better software and tools, I would have envisioned some more detailed illustrations, and a deeper color palette but I worked with what I had, and am proud of how it ultimately came together.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: First, I am proud that I believed in myself to complete this book in a very compressed timeframe. I work full time and have a 2 and 4 year old, so I could have made a lot of excuses not to enter, but I dove in and am really proud to share "Hallie Helps Out" with you for consideration. Throughout this process my daughter quickly realized my dedication to creating this story; and yesterday told me she needed to finish her story too, and asked me to staple her book together (it is about a zoo!).
What I learned: I graduated college 14 years ago, and felt like I was in college again this past week completing this Coronavirus picture book challenge. First and foremost, I reminded myself that if you are excited and dedicated to something, anything is possible. Second, I have done a fair amount of research on the process for developing story books, but there is no better way to learn that to do. In the past week I have learned more about the illustration, layout and composition process than I could have imagined. I hope Hallie Helps Out is selected as the winning story, to be shared with children and families around the world, but no matter what I walk away from this contest with a wealth of newly acquired knowledge, and that is a fabulous prize if you ask me.
What's next for Hallie Helps Out. I am excited to share "Hallie Helps Out" with your panel of judges, and look forward to your feedback. In the meantime, I am also excited to share the story with family and friends, so they can hopefully use it as a resource and inspiration during these difficult times.
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english | Hallie Helps Out | Hallie is sad and confused when the Coronavirus upends her normal routines. Inspired by all the helpers, she wants to find a way to do her part. How could she possibly help, when she is stuck at home? | ['Jenna Aery'] | [] | ['english'] | 178 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-virus-that-was-misunderstood | Become A Hero
My greatest inspiration is my family. They have always been my light throughout each and every storm I have faced and yet to face. Throughout this journey I have learned so many thing about myself. I have learned that anything can be done once you've applied yourself and have a positive outlook to each and every task you do. One of my greatest challenge that I faced was working on the illustration but I must say with a positive mindset you can accomplish anything. Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity.
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powerpoint | BE A HERO FLATTEN THE CURVE | Everyone is in a panic state about a new virus until they realize that he doesn’t mean any harm. By following a few simple steps we can become a hero and help to flatten the curve | ['Sarika Gosine'] | [] | ['english', 'photoshop', 'powerpoint'] | 179 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/finding-a-rainbow-during-coronavirus | Inspiration: the challenges that young children may feel during COVID 19
What it does: capture images of everyday scenes that children have become familiar with, addressing children's frustrations, emphasizing diversity in illustrations, and comforting children in COVID 19 times
How I built it: hand drawn w/ prismacolor pencils
Challenges I ran into: time
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: generating original images that can go into a children's book
What I learned: how to think of diversity
What's next for Finding a Rainbow During Coronavirus
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english | Finding a Rainbow During Coronavirus | Children's book for ages 6-9 about COVID w/ colorful illustrations of cultural diversity | [] | [] | ['english'] | 180 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/tyke-shelters-in-place | Inspiration I am inspired by the ideology of educating youth through multimedia and non-conventional methods.
What it does Tyke Shelters in Place helps adults to explain the complicated task of explaining the changes in our society. The use of a young character, Tyke, allows children to identify with the character because he is faced with the same changes that they are experiencing. This narrative also provides children with information about COVID-19 and suggestions about how to enjoy extended time indoors.
How I built it I utilized PowerPoint to create the eBook.
Challenges I ran into The only challenge I encountered was determining which platform to utilize for my eBook. This book is my first eBook.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of I am proud that I was able to complete this eBook.
What I learned I learned that COVID-19 is another strand of the Corona virus.
What's next for Tyke Shelters in Place I am hopeful that Tyke Shelters in Place will be shared with all of the children in Georgia and across the United States.
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windows-10 | Tyke Shelters in Place | Tyke's life has drastically changed. He will show readers ways to adjust with the lifestyle changes. COVID-19 travels through the narrative as readers discover all of the changes in Tyke's life. | ['authortyme HOQWLL'] | [] | ['english', 'qr', 'windows-10'] | 181 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/how-i-discovered-the-virus | Inspiration
What it does
How I built it
Plan, write, edit and done!
Challenges I ran into
Only finding out about the competition a couple of days before it ends so i had to write the story quick
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
How good the story turned out even if it was written in a couple of days!
What I learned
i learnt how to be more aware of the corona virus
What's next for How I discovered the Virus
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word | How I discovered the Virus | A seven year old girl discovers the coronavirus and what to do to keep safe from it | ['Brielle Townson'] | [] | ['word'] | 182 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/staying-safe-from-covid-19-olivia-s-handbook-for-kids | Olivia's handbook for kids cover
Olivia with her finished book
Olivia on the honor roll
Inspiration
My daughter loves to write and she loves to teach other children about the things she's learned.
What it does
This book explains covid-19 from the angle of an 8 year old in a way other children can understand.
How I built it
Olivia wrote down her ideas for her story and together we explained her ideas to an illustrator online.
Challenges I ran into
We didn't find out about this contest until a week before the deadline. It was difficult to complete everything in the time we had.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I'm extremely proud of my daughter for staying focused enough to create a story of her experiences.
What I learned
My daughter and I learned a great technique when washing our hands for 20 seconds and also why the coronavirus is called covid-19.
What's next for Staying Safe From Covid-19, Olivia's Handbook For Kids
Olivia is going to continue writing and publishing books. This is the first book she's finished and she's so excited about being involved in a competition. | Staying Safe From Covid-19, Olivia's Handbook For Kids | Olivia is an 8 year old 3rd grader from South Florida who wanted to create a handbook for other kids to follow. This book explains Covid-19 to children from a child's perspective. | ['Ramon Robinson'] | [] | [] | 183 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/camila-and-the-coronavirus-h3g1ib | Inspiration
I am an 8th grader at Renfroe Middle School, and I have always loved to do all types of art and writing. When I became aware of this contest, I was excited to share elements of my own experiences through a younger lens. I wanted to make it visually appealing for young children and I decided to use syntax at about the level of an 8-year old to make it most understandable for younger readers. I also wrote it in first person because based on my own experiences, that point of view is easiest to relate to. When all of our lives became drastically affected by this pandemic, I was scared and I used my own fear as a base for the fear, anger, and sadness that the characters in my book face. But I did not focus on this and rather used positivity as a focal point.
What it does
My story focuses on children who use their motivation and kindness to provide treats for their neighborhood in a creative way while practicing social distancing and taking measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. I wrote it in a fun and engaging way for young readers to enjoy thoroughly. It is a relatable book for readers ages 6-9 that promotes proper ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
How I built it
This is all hand-drawn and painted using pen and watercolor. I even cut the pages myself. It is written through the lens of a child to make it most engaging and teaches proper social-distancing and hand washing in kid-friendly language.
Challenges I ran into
The paper I used became warped by the watercolors because I didn’t have watercolor paper. I also had to edit my illustrations using collage to correct mistakes which were difficult to camouflage.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I didn’t know that I could write and illustrate a whole book -- especially in a short amount of time!
What I learned
I learned that having a narrative arc matters and using kid-friendly language makes it more engaging and relatable for younger readers.
What's next for Camila and the Coronavirus
Even if I don’t win this contest, I hope I can share this story with others to promote ways to prevent the spread of disease and share and optimistic outlook during these tough times.
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watercolor | Camila and the Coronavirus | A children's book that promotes good disease prevention and a positive outlook. | ['JUNO ROGERS'] | [] | ['watercolor'] | 184 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/one-for-big-kids | Inspiration
My 4th grade English Language Arts teacher
What it does
Helps kids understand COVID without worrying them
How I built it
It all starts with building on to a simple idea
Challenges I ran into
illustrations
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I wrote a book by myself within a time limit!
What I learned
Terms about COVID 19
What's next for One For Big Kids
Taking kids' understanding of COVID 19 to the next level and writing more children's books
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microsoft | One For Big Kids | Helps kids learn terms about COVID 19 and calms their worries | ['Gabby Rosen'] | [] | ['google-docs', 'microsoft'] | 185 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/james-and-julia-battle-against-the-crown | ebook cover
Inspiration was helping other children not be stressed out. We also like gardening and Hamilton (the musical).
What it does is tell a story about two children called James and Julia.
How we built it. Colin typed the story, and Wade drew the pictures, and our Mom put it all together. Then we would look at it and make changes until we liked it. We also read the story to Colin's class on Zoom to make sure they liked it, because they are the age group for this in the contest rules. Wade's friends and our cousins also gave input.
Challenges we ran into. Trying to decide which cover to use. Our teachers let us poll our classmates, but the vote was close, so we hope we made the best choice.
Accomplishments that we are proud of. Finishing it.
What we learned. How to cooperate to make the story.
What's next for James and Julia Battle Against the Crown. Hopefully they get to leave their house and see their friends soon! :) | James and Julia Battle Against the Crown | Two elementary brothers stuck at home because of coronavirus teamed up to create this story to help other children. | ['Colin and Wade Sanders'] | [] | [] | 186 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/observe-wonder-make-connections-a-coronavirus-story | Cover
Ants Each Have Special Jobs
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Inspiration
We met almost 20 years ago as environmental educators in the woods of Massachusetts. We bonded right away over a love of teaching, learning, and nature. We spent our free time identifying plants, thinking about what nature had to teach us and creating educational projects. After many years of living across the US from each other, we live near each other once again. We are both still educators and nature lovers and have honed our skills as a writer (Talia) and illustrator (Jessica). When we saw this competition, we were both eager to enter. We spent a 10 mile run brainstorming about what messages we would want to convey to the reader, how to make the story accessible to kids in the desired age range, and how we might put it all together. We were definitely inspired by our mutual love of learning, nature, and kids.
What it does
This book aims to explain coronavirus to children, aged 6-9, and their adults in a way that is engaging, heartwarming, educational, and helpful. We want the reader to be curious to learn more about a variety of things and to also have tools for how to take care of themselves and others during this time.
How I built it
After our initial brainstorm, Talia took off with a ton of great ideas. Our initial Zoom meeting happened with Jessica's mother and aunt, who were at the Zoom meeting for "craft night." Jessica's mom has coronavirus right now, but is asymptomatic and bored, so it was nice to have her with us. After that first meeting, Talia got to work on the writing and Jessica on the illustrating. We met periodically over Zoom to check in, brainstorm together, and vision. Finally, we felt ready to put it together. Jessica scanned the pictures and sent them to Talia and her very kind husband, Daegan. That's when challenges started!
Challenges I ran into
Talia and Daegan were tasked with laying out the book. This was not a super easy photoshop project and involved stretching pictures and all sorts of other design tweaks. They finally finished at midnight -- and they have 2 small kids! Talia and Daegan live in a rural area so their internet is very slow. This meant that saving and uploading the video took all night!
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am so proud of how we were able to work together so smoothly. I loved the ideas that Talia shared and I felt like I was instantly engaged in the story and the characters. The meaning and learnings from the story were moving to me so it was a pleasure to illustrate. I loved taking the images from the story and making them come alive.
What I learned
I learned about different ways to teach kids about this hard time and how to help them feel like they can do something. I learned a lot about animals and nature, from ant roles to tree communication to woolly bears and Isabella tiger moths.
What's next for Observe, Wonder, Make Connections: A Coronavirus Story
As educators, we are both excited to share this with our students and teacher friends.
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photoshop | Observe, Wonder, Make Connections: A Coronavirus Story | Follow second graders as they learn about coronavirus and how it is impacting their worlds. The students observe and research the world around them to understand the pandemic. | ['Jessica Harwood', 'Talia Miller'] | [] | ['english', 'photoshop'] | 187 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/project-corona-calamity | Inspiration
This can help with my college fund and I would also like to donate some to my local animal shelter
What it does
It can help kids learn about the coronavirus and protect them
How I built it
I asked my mom for some ideas and I researched most of it on my own.
Challenges I ran into
At first, I didn't know how to portray this subject and I also wondered if kids from the ages 6-9 would understand what I'm saying
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
That I was able to finish it and write what I thought was true
What I learned
It is hard work writing a book, even if it isn't that long, and how much research I needed to do.
What's next for Project Corona Calamity
I hope to actually publish it and maybe start writing more books.
Built With
websites
word | Project Corona Calamity | This will help younger kids learn about COVID-19 in a way that won't | ['Evy Trch'] | [] | ['websites', 'word'] | 188 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/a-virus-beside-us-some-answers-for-kids-covid-19-ebook | Cover page
How Coronavirus got its name
How does it end
Final verse with dandelion
Upon learning of the EGHI contest, I was drawn to enter it because I loved teaching six- to nine-year-olds. Children at this age are becoming literate and exploring the world verbally. Words, text, cadence, and sounds become meaningful in the way that pictures and illustrations had been central just a short time earlier.
Six- to nine-year-olds are at a special place in cognitive and social development. They seek reassurance, but are very observant and are beginning to explore complicated themes. While too many details may confuse or distract them, overly simplistic representations will bore them. The right balance can be delicate to find, as the well-done renditions that appeal to them are simple, but rich. Such stories acknowledge more complex themes, but teach children that unresolved events do not have to overwhelm and that progress can happen through byways and side roads, as well as through direct routes.
Six- to nine-year-olds still have a sense of magic, whimsy, and intuition, are exploring thoughts through words and stories, still place themselves at the center of these stories, and recognize that some issues do not have simple yes/no and right/wrong answers. At the same time, they have a strong need to see 'fairness' and to feel reassured. This is the child for whom I built my story of the COVID-19 pandemic. I selected questions that I thought a child would most likely wonder about when overhearing adult conversations, and tried to create a sense of active connection between the child and each response. I did not give finality where none yet exists, but tried to give a sense of familiarity and reassurance throughout. Finally, I tried to create musicality and cadence in the poetry.
Built With
latex | A Virus Beside Us: Some Answers for Kids (COVID-19 eBook) | Told through verse, 'A Virus Beside Us: Some Answers for Kids' provides a way for parents to talk to children about COVID-19. | ['Nahede Khosrovi'] | [] | ['latex'] | 189 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/why-we-wash-our-hands-covid-e-book | I am currently a medical resident in New York City. My background is in the fine arts, but my childhood diagnosis of type 1 diabetes led me to pursue a career as a doctor. As I see what COVID-19 is doing to my patients, my community, and the world at large, I find myself looking for catharsis. Art has always been a way for me to express myself and to digest the more difficult struggles of being a doctor. This e-book project has been an extremely fun and helpful way for me to feel as though I can do some good outside the clinical world by educating and perhaps calming the younger generation and their parents during this difficult time. I have never made an e-book before, but decided to use my apple ipad and create square images that were graphic, fun, and colorful. I made my own handwriting into a font, which was a challenge for me as I have no background in digital design or programming. I am inspired by those around me – namely my colleagues in the hospital, who I see as true heroes, many of which have young kids. I could not think of a better way to use my medical education and personal artistic hobby.
Inspiration
My hospital colleagues
What it does
Educates and calms the youth
How I built it
iPad Pro procreate
Challenges I ran into
Making complex medical topics that we doctors don’t fully understand, relatable and digestible for a younger audience
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Finding a balance between medical facts and fun, light illustration
What I learned
Sometimes the simpler the illustration, the more it can convey
What's next for “Why we wash our hands” (Covid E Book)
I want as many kids and parents to derive some solace from this e book as possible
Built With
appleipad
procreate | “Why we wash our hands” (Covid E Book) | This is a kid friendly e book meant to answer the questions of how life has changed for them and all of us. It is meant to be fun, educational, and calming. | ['Michael Natter'] | [] | ['appleipad', 'procreate'] | 190 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/monster-covid-and-colin-cori-s-19-friends-fqh2j1 | Inspiration My daughter and I are originally from Atlanta but I am teaching abroad in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting us tremendously. My daughter is 12 years old and can directly relate to the children in the book because she misses her friends and school. My family is back in Atlanta and the pandemic has also had a large impact on their life. Life without family and friends is hard. and the anxiety that comes with is can affect all ages.
What it does Monster Covid tells a story of two children trying to understand what is happening in the world with the Covid-19 pandemic.
How I built it My daughter and I just expressed how she felt in two younger characters in the book.
Challenges I ran into It was a bit of a challenge to illustrate the book in the E-Book format.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of I am proud of writing this book with my daughter. She has been really struggling with the transition of no school and social distancing. I adopted her when she was two and we have always had a very large support system, so it is very hard not being able to go home and be with family and friends.
What I learned is that all ages are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and it is important to be mindful that kids have the same anxiety feelings as adults.
What's next for Monster Covid & Colin and Cori's 19 Friends we plan to publish our book and share it with all the elementary schools in Atlanta to help remember and understand this monumental time in history.
Built With
oxford-english-dictionary | Monster Covid & Colin and Cori's 19 Friends | Monster Covid | ['Shawana Brooks'] | [] | ['oxford-english-dictionary'] | 191 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/ajji-s-simple-guide-to-coronavirus | Cover
Inspiration
The changing times calls for rather huge adjustments in everyone's lifestyles, including children. Studies show that a drastic change in lifestyle can have a severe impact on children, especially their mental health. However, most of the content available to cope with the situation is directed towards adults. This motivated us to create a fun narrative that can help children quickly navigate the precautions they can take during this crisis, while handling the myths and finding new hobbies.
What it does
Our story assumes children as change makers with a good bandwidth to understand and participate by taking responsibility for themselves and their loved ones. So we are not using metaphors, instead we focused on making the narrative fun and simple.
How we built it
We constructed the narrative around how children might perceive this situation and also by relying on several authentic sources for factual data.
Challenges we ran into
Simplifying the information and breaking it down without giving misinformation to kids.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
More emphasis on the conceptualisation than the form itself.
Quick production - the storybook was written and illustrated in a very short time.
## What we learned
The process has been self educating for us as we explored through several resources to gather information. We also got a chance to explore the world of children's books illustrations.
## What's next for Ajji's Simple Guide to Coronavirus
We would love to disseminate the book amongst wider audience in multiple languages in multiple forms.
We would also love to make small activity booklets for children to productively spend time and cope with the situation.
Try it out
drive.google.com | Ajji's Simple Guide to Coronavirus | The book takes its young audience through a quick, fun and factual journey around coronavirus. Ajji(grandmother) has an important place in Indian kids lives, thus their stories. | ['saili gupte', 'Koganti Jahnavi'] | [] | [] | 192 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/your-homes-are-your-castles | Inspiration
Feeling isolation and wanting hope
What it does
How I built it
I wrote the story, drew my characters, made collages out of snippets of pictures and vectors, cut out pictures, scanned them back in, designed the pages, edited text, etc.
Challenges I ran into
size of page, textures, putting all the elements together.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I have never made an e-book before
What I learned
how to crop with shapes, how to think about text and pictures next to each other
What's next for Your Homes Are Your Castles
Disseminate it to my community.
Built With
deskjet
serif | Your Homes Are Your Castles | A short illustrated story with two characters to make children feel better about sheltering in place | ['Lisa Street'] | [] | ['deskjet', 'serif'] | 193 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-happy-island | A long time ago and still today
In the happy island
the happy island
and the children?how do they spend their days?what could they do to free themsleves from the monster? what would you do?Go on with the story
children of many countries are playing together and having fun
and hidden in a water drop a little monster arrives too - ho wants to conquer the island
everyone hides in their house in fear of meeting him
but suddendly a big thunderstorm arrives
there is an island in the middle of the sea
Inspiration: As we were working on a book/video for 4th grade italian children and how they could deal with covid... we thought also abut children living especially in sardinia... and so we made a short video, here transformed in PDF
What it does: It charmes children through the short reading story and then it makes them think and use creativity in inventing how they would "end" the covid monster story
How I built it: we used 2 different APP (Stop Motion and Imovie) and art materials (watercolors, scrap paper)
Challenges I ran into : working in 2 people without the possibility of seeing eachother due to the strict lockdown we are expiriencing in Italy at the moment; showing a PDF work being a videostory and making sure the story/translation was apprpriate for 4th graders
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: i believe we made a short and very functional (not boring) story
What I learned: we surely improved our use of tecnology mixed with thaditional art making
What's next for The Happy Island... we will see what our sardinian children will come up to for the end of the story | The Happy Island | A short story for 4th grade children and how, through creativity, they will decide to deal with COVID | ['emily diquigiovanni'] | [] | [] | 194 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/mom-what-s-the-corona-virus | Inspiration
My father had the original layout for this book.
What it does
It informs kids and adults how to deal and help with the COVID-19 and the spread of it.
How I built it
I used Word Documents.
Challenges I ran into
The Illustrations.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Completing the book.
What I learned
How to help people stop the spread of COVID-19
What's next for Mom, What's The Corona Virus?
I can teach my neighbors and family member how to prevent COVID-19's spread by reading this book.
Built With
word | Mom, What's The Corona Virus? | An E-Book for kids to help explain the Corona Virus Pandemic | ['Kady Ketzel-Gaudette'] | [] | ['word'] | 195 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/the-covid-family | The news correspondent had already moved on, but the amusing tidbit about someone named "Corona" and their unfortunate experiences during the virus stayed with us. We wanted to know more about the world behind the word, and so my brother and I decided to create one for ourselves. We binged Disney's animated shorts to gain a better understanding of concept and design, how to weave a story in a limited amount of time and space. We storyboarded on index cards, and the pencil marks scuffed and erased all over the paper proved them to be only legible to us. We started drafts and edited color schemes, fonts, angles, and point of view. Afterward, we tackled the writing, spending hours rhyming aloud to each other until it became automatic for us to assign rhyming schemes and syllable counts in conversations outside of the book. At last came the round of final drafts. Finishing a week early by no means meant we were done. We showed our book to family and friends before incorporating their final words of advice into the finished piece. In the end, I'd like to think the experience mirrored what our main character went through: although there were some arguments at first, with a little luck and determination, he found the sense of community and togetherness he'd always wanted. | The Covid Family | The youngest child of the Covid family embarks on a scientific adventure to bring his family back together. | ['Aidan Ventimiglia'] | [] | [] | 196 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/be-a-hero-too-1nh5qy | Inspiration
My son has constantly been asking me questions about "the virus." With every change in our daily routine he asks, "is this because of the virus?" When walking one day he said to me, "Mom, I can't see the virus." I realized he was picking up on so much about what was going around, but was having difficulty grasping the concepts of what a virus is, why it is important, how it impacts each and everyone of us, and how we can make a difference. I could sense his curiosity and anxiety about all the changes in the world he was noticing. Even has a pediatrician I had difficulty explaining these concepts to him. Thus, I knew that my patients and their families were facing the same challenges explaining this new world to their children. I decided to write a children's book to help facilitate the conversation of coronavirus with him. I reached out to local medical students to find someone to illustrate. Many medical students have been sidelined due to shortage of PPE and are eager to find a way to help patients during this unprecedented time. That is where I found Sophie! Shortly after we finished the book, we found out about this contest which was the perfect way to get a chance to share the book and help children worldwide.
The inspiration for the illustrations came to Sophie through many avenues including people, places and childhood movies such as "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and "Home Alone." Her friends and family were an inspiration for many of the characters in the book including her own father a physician, her niece who is portrayed as our hero, and a good friend, Julie Williamson, whom she met during her days as a cross country runner at Emory! Throughout the book she was able to pay homage to places that are near and dear to her such as her home state Nebraska and her Alma mater, Emory.
What it does
Uses colorful and fun illustrations to help children learn in an age appropriate way about coronavirus and how it can affect those around them, but most importantly that they can play a big, positive role in this pandemic.
How we built it
Once I decided to write a children's book I sat right down and started writing. My children love books that have a good rhythm and flow and thus, I chose a rhyming style for the book. Once the text was written, Sophie got straight to work bringing the text to life in a fun way for kids.
Challenges we ran into
I had difficulty finding an illustrator who was up to the challenge of creating images in such a short time frame, but when I reached out to 2nd year medical student, Sophie Cemaj, she jumped at the chance to help others! She got right to work looking to family members, friends, and favorite movies for inspiration for her artwork.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
This book has really helped my son at home. When reading it he asks great questions and it helps open the dialogue to discuss all the changes he sees in the world around him. It also teaches him that he can be a big part of making a difference during this pandemic! Even though he is small, he can make a BIG difference. Sophie got the opportunity to present something she has been working on since a child, doodling. She has been doodling on paper since a child and since medical school went digital. This book allowed her to bring together her attention to detail, perfectionism, and sense of humor with the hidden "Easter eggs." Make sure to take note of the virus in a character's pocket on the front page and how the virus then spreads throughout the book!
What we learned
Children's books can be so inspirational to not only kids, but adults too! It has opened the door for so many questions that my son has. We have been able to have better communication about his thoughts and feelings. Using our creativity has also been a great stress reliever during a time with so much unknown.
What's next for Be a Hero Too
We hope to share it with many more families and to help children make sense of our current world and the changes around them. We hope to inspire them to to talk with their family about what is going on, ask questions, and find their place in all of this.
Built With
adobe-illustrator
english
spanish | Be a Hero Too | Have you every tried to explain what a virus is, let alone what a pandemic is to a small child? How can they play a part and make a difference? Our book hopes to help answers these questions! | ['Samantha Rohe', 'Sophie Cemaj'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'english', 'spanish'] | 197 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/spread-love-not-germs | Inspiration - My uncle called me with a quote that was on his heart one morning: Now is not the time to ration love. Many people are having a hard time mentally and emotionally coping with the effects of this pandemic and it can be difficult for some of us to stay positive and sane. But even with all the things we have to ration right now - food, money, resources, space - love doesn't have to be one of them. This book is a reminder for kids to still be active any way that they can and choose to spread love and joy, while also flattening the curve and staying healthy.
What it does - This book helps children cope with restlessness - reminding them of some activities they can do during this pandemic when it seems like there are so many things they can't do.
How I built it - This project is the product of a virtual collaboration with a friend that with whom I have frequently worked. She is a music teacher for children and has written several children's books that help children with the problems that they are having while learning to play their instruments. We surveyed a number of children to find out how they are processing this pandemic and how they are coping, while also thinking back on what we would have needed if we were to go through this same experience when we were children.
Challenges I ran into - Deciding on what aspect of this whole situation to focus.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of - Completing an entire book during this down time has been a great accomplishment!
What I learned - I often feel like I'm not in control of my creativity, so having this deadline was scary, but also helpful. I learned that my creativity doesn't just come and go, it is me. I also learned the importance of having something else to focus on during this time - helping others choose love and joy - has helped me do the same in my own life.
What's next for Spread Love, Not Germs - Hopefully, getting it published and into the hands of curious children! | Spread Love, Not Germs | For a child, life during this pandemic comprises many things they can’t control about what’s happening around them. This book reminds them they can choose to keep finding joy and spreading love. | ['Madeleine Wood'] | [] | [] | 198 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/ramona-and-iris-and-the-coronavirus-miuxce | Inspiration
We are friends and fellow doctors in training at Harvard Medical School who have many friends, family and little ones in our lives that have been deeply affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Katherine, the author, has always loved to teach and be part of the experience as her students grow more confident in themselves through learning new things. She enjoys writing rhyming mnemonics along the way to make difficult concepts feel more approachable. She runs a free website with medical songs to help students around the world prepare for their exams more easily. Constance, the illustrator, has always loved to draw and works as a graphic designer to make infographics about scientific papers. She also runs an Etsy shop where she donates the proceeds to medical charities. The Ramona and Iris project grew out of these interests.
What it does
This is a rhyming book about the Coronavirus designed to teach children the basics of staying safe during the pandemic. It also has themes around the normalcy of feeling scared and the positive effect that seeking help and taking action can have.
How we built it
We used google-docs as our primary repository for shared project development. For the graphics we used Adobe Photoshop.
Challenges we ran into
Keeping the rhyming scheme and vocabulary simple enough for the target audience (ages 6-9) was a challenge that family and friends helped with greatly by reading with their children and sharing with us any awkward moments or confusing concepts. Similarly with the art we wanted to create a color palate that would appeal to children and could convey a slowly growing sense of hope and security for the 'scared' character Ramona.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Overall, we are both so pleased to have had the opportunity to make a book like this. We have loved seeing our loved ones reactions and look forward to sharing this with more kids to help them know they have the power within themselves to take actions that will make a difference in their own safety and the world's healing.
Built With
google-docs
photoshop | Ramona and Iris and the Coronavirus | Iris is a clever little squirrel, on a mission to help a scared girl: her dear friend Ramona, full of fright at Corona, the virus that's shaking their world | ['Constance Wu', 'Katherine Chan Redfield'] | [] | ['google-docs', 'photoshop'] | 199 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/safe-at-home-a-book-about-covid-19-for-younger-readers | Inspiration
I was inspired by books that charmed me when I was younger- lighthearted rhymes that helped me cope with serious subjects. I remembered the bright colors and simple drawings that reeled me into the story. I loved reading books that flowed and rhymed like a song. Those were always the most memorable for me.
What it does
This book is a gentle introduction and explanation for kids to our new world with COVID-19. The target reader is aged 6-9. Kids are a lot more clever than what we give them credit for! They pick up on nuances and changes in our moods more than we think. It's important to reassure kids that things will be okay!
How I built it
I used Procreate for iPad to write and illustrate the book.
Challenges I ran into
I am not a professional illustrator by any means- I used simple line drawings and bright colors that would appeal to children and that would be appropriate for this demographic. I hoped to create illustrations that are able to capture their attention and accompany the story.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of the finished product I created. I have never written and illustrated a book before! It is something I would love to share with children to help them understand what's happening in the world.
What I learned
I learned that I can use my creativity to educate and inspire the younger generation. I can help them learn to always find the good in every situation and to never lose hope.
What's next for Safe at Home
I've been inspired to think about writing additional books for younger kids that deal with tough subjects.
Built With
procreate | Safe at Home | A book about COVID-19 for younger readers | ['Anh Dang'] | [] | ['procreate'] | 200 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/go-away-coronavirus | Cover Image
Inspiration: Young children are both curious and anxious during these difficult days of COVID-19. Since Coronavirus is the language children and most adults are using, this is what I call it in the book.
What it does: Educate and reassure young children, as well as give parents a way to explain a difficult topic with easy language and engaging visuals.
How I built it: Wrote the text in rhyme, hand drew the illustrations and transferred it to Illustrator.
Challenges I ran into: Doing this in lockdown with limited tools (e.g. scanner etc).
Accomplishments that I'm proud of: Breaking down complex ideas to the simplest form (and rhyme) without losing meaning. Also, the illustrations being simple yet informative.
What I learned: Adults and children are all feeling similar emotions!
What's next for Go Away, Coronavirus! : Amplify reach and help children the world over.
Built With
adobe-illustrator
word | Go Away, Coronavirus! | A short rhyming book to educate and reassure young children in COVID-19 times. | ['Divya Thomas'] | [] | ['adobe-illustrator', 'word'] | 201 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/our-bodies-stay-home-our-imaginations-run-free-lora-hyler-n7y86g | I was inspired by observing children in my neighborhood and family dealing with the effects in their lives caused by Coronavirus. | Our Bodies Stay Home, Our Imaginations Run Free: Lora Hyler | Covid-19 story to help children deal with changes in their lives | ['Lora Hyler'] | [] | [] | 202 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/too-clean-for-covid-19 | TOO CLEAN FOR COVID 19
Inspiration
I WAS INSPIRED BY THE CHALLENGE OF WRITING A CHILDRENS BOOK SPECIFICALLY AROUND THE PANDEMIC
What it does
THIS PROJECT INSPIRES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHILE KEEPING THEM INFORMED AND ENTERTAINED SIMULTANEOUSLY
How I built it
THE CONCEPT WAS CLEAR WE HAD TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTERED AROUND THE COVID-19 THEME, WE DID MORE RESEARCH AND BEGAN WRITING AND CREATING IMAGES THAT MATCHED THE CONCEPTS
Challenges I ran into
THE CHALLENGE FACED WAS THE TIME CONSTRAINTS, AS I WAS ONLY NOTIFIED ABOUT THE COMPETITION BY A FRIEND A LITTLE OVER A WEEK BEFORE THE COMPETITION DEADLINE
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I AM PROUD THAT I WAS ABLE TO WRITE A CHILDREN'S BOOK THAT COVERS THE PANDEMIC THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE PANICKING AND FEARFUL OVER
What I learned
I LEARNED THAT AS A BOOK AUTHOR THERE ARE TRULY NO LIMITATIONS IF THE TIME AND ENERGY IS THERE TO CREATE, I ALSO LEARNED THAT IT IS TRULY IMPORTANT TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
What's next for Too Clean For Covid-19
THIS PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY WITH THE INTENT TO ASSIST EMORY IN THIS COMPETITION. "TOO CLEAN FOR COVID-19" WILL BE A SUCCESS | Too Clean For Covid-19 | This project was created for children to be informed about Covid-19. We must keep this notion in mind and we should be able to do this while ensuring children are at ease in a fun, entertaining way. | ['Joshua Keller'] | [] | [] | 203 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/how-to-be-a-hero | Inspiration
My parrot Pablo.
What it does
It teaches kids why they should stay home during the virus.
How I built it
I built it using Microsoft publisher.
Challenges I ran into
Uploading my book to this website.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of creating my first children's book.
What I learned
That making a book is just as important as reading one.
What's next for How to be a Hero
We will create more books based around our character Pablo. | How to be a Hero | The adventures of Pablo as he learns why staying at home is important during the virus. | ['Zoe Miller'] | [] | [] | 204 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/with-my-bear-hands | Front Page
Page 2 (title page)
Page 3 (dedication page)
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Page 15 (about the author)
Inspiration
When I was a child, I would often pretend I was an animal that used all four feet to move. I imagined that my hands were paws and before dinner, I would wash them as though I had been using them all day to walk around. Thinking about how gross they would be after using them in that way, I would really take the time needed to wash all the nooks and crannies before I sat down to eat. As I found this helpful for myself when I was a child, I figured why not share this with other children in the form of a picture book. This would allow for an easily accessible mental image that would encourage them to understand the importance of hand washing.
How I built it
I am fortunate to have some experience writing a children’s book after self-publishing my first book in 2013. Feel free to take a look at it on
my website
. With limited time and some previous experience, I have developed my own process to create and edit the basic framework. After writing the story in prose, I worked through each paragraph and created drawings using colored pencils and pens that I then converted into digital images and modified using Adobe Photoshop.
Challenges I ran into
The major challenges that I ran into related to the limitations of my computer. As the document is submitted as an eBook, I wanted to clean up each illustration using a digital graphic design program. Currently, the only program I have installed on my computer is a 2014 version of Adobe Photoshop. I attempted to download Illustrator from the subscription service, but I could not get it working easily on my outdated computer and did not want too waste too much time trying. Adobe Photoshop is an incredible piece of software, but the image platform is pixel-based as opposed to Adobe Illustrator, which is vector-based. Although Photoshop is capable of incredible artistic renderings and enhancements, resizing a pixel-based image can really affect the quality of the final illustration. This is different from a vector-based image which can be resized without changing the quality. To account for this, I drew my illustrations much larger, which led to an additional problem of having large file sizes that were difficult for my computer to process. Eventually I was able to get it working well by reducing the file size but required additional unnecessary time and effort.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of and what I learned
Having only heard about this Hackathon on 04/16/2020, I had 13 days to build this eBook from scratch. After completing my first draft in a little over a week, I felt overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment. This ties into the most important thing I learned during this process, which is to have confidence in my capabilities, especially when I am passionate about achieving a difficult task.
What's next for With My Bear Hands
Creating this book came with so many benefits. As I work full-time as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I can use it in my clinical practice to help my patients understand the importance of hand hygiene. “With My Bear Hands” will be another addition to a series of children’s books I plan to write to help teach health promotion and prevention to children.
Built With
adobe-photoshop-cc-2014
ball-point-pen
cannon-mg6300-series-scanner/printer
colored-pencils
sharpie-marker
wacom-tablet | With My Bear Hands | A playful rhyming picture book to help educate children about the importance of thorough hand washing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. | ['Gina Colaizzo'] | [] | ['adobe-photoshop-cc-2014', 'ball-point-pen', 'cannon-mg6300-series-scanner/printer', 'colored-pencils', 'sharpie-marker', 'wacom-tablet'] | 205 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/mighty-co | MIGHTY & CO
Inspiration
My 8 yrs old daughter
Mishka
, became my inspiration. She inspired me to explain
COVID-19
in the same way, I had explained it to her.
So, all my young readers also understands about this new problem of COVID-19.This book will also inspire them to become strong and mighty, so that they can face this pandameic challange like brave hearts! This book will educate them about all the details that they need to know, in order to understand COVID-19, instead of being ignorant or scared.
The book,
"Mighty & CO"
has described Corona virus as a character named
"CO"
whereas, all my young readers are the other main character,
"Mighty"
. Mighty means "extremely brave and powerful". These qualities inspired me further to write this book for young readers to be brave at this time, when whole world is fighting against COVID-19. It will teach them all important things that they need to understand during this pandemic crisis.
What it does
"Mighty & CO" ebook will help all young readers, learn facts about COVID-19.
It will also show them ways to fight against this dreadful virus.
It will bring more clarity about COVID-19 and teach them to be brave and mighty.
How I built it
I built this ebook with help of Adobe Photoshop to beautify my Hand Made Sketches and Illustrations.
I also used MicroSoft PowerPoint to make the pages more presentable and reader-friendly.
What's next for Mighty & CO
In this ebook
"MIGHTY"
is educating kids about
"CO"
(Covid-19).
But this is just the beginning...Mighty has long way to go. Mighty is always ready to help young kids, in order to make them more smarter, better and ofcourse, mightier!
Built With
adobe
photoshop
powerpoint | Mighty & CO | Mighty & CO is an e-book on COVID-19. It shares all details that kids of age groups 6 yrs-9 yrs, can understand. It has kids friendly contents, pictures and details. Young Readers will enjoy reading! | ['Gargi Vaishnav'] | [] | ['adobe', 'photoshop', 'powerpoint'] | 206 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/healthy-kids-ewlqyu | Inspiration
i’m saving up for a car and i thought the prize money can help
What it does
protect and help kids around me
How I built it
worked hard and researched
Challenges I ran into
wondering if kids would understand what i’m righting
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
i was able to finish it
What I learned
no book is perfect and what are the chances that i will win
What's next for Healthy kids
i’m entering it in the hackathon
Built With
writing | Healthy kids | About a child who gets sick and how you can prevent yourself from getting sick too. | ['Maddy Bruno'] | [] | ['writing'] | 207 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/everything-ayana-learnd-about-the-coronavirus | Inspiration How to explain this pandemic to my young nieces and nephew
What it does It tells children what a pandemic is, what the virus is, that it is okay to be sad but it also gives them hope that one day, the pandemic will end. Doctors and scientists will find a cure
How we built it I wrote the text and my team members illustrated and colored the pictures
Challenges I ran into Breaking big words and big emotions to manageable chunks for children without being condescending
Accomplishments that I'm proud of Finding the right words
What I learned Children take their cues from the adults around them. We must take their emotions seriously, acknowledge their fears and sadness and talk them through these emotions in a way that they understand without being condescending.
What's next for Everything Ayana Learns About the Coronavirus
Hitting the submit button! We hope it gets into the hands of many, many children | Everything Ayana Learns About the Coronavirus | Ayana and her mom are home everyday now. Ayana misses her friends and her grandparents. She's learning a lot about the virus and how to keep safe. One day, everything will be alright, her mom says. | ['chika unigwe'] | [] | [] | 208 |
9,898 | https://devpost.com/software/my-name-is-hope-coronavirus-children-s-book | My partners and I's inspiration for this book was a girl named Hope, who faces struggles trying to remain hopeful during the spread of the Coronavirus. And, how she reacts to the closing of her school and dance.
My partner and I wrote the book together, then we split it evenly to both draw pages.
I think trying to use less literary terms, and trying to make it more relatable to younger kids was a bit of a struggle,
Overall, we're are very proud of the final product, and hopefully the judges recognize our hard work.
We learned to compromise our ideas, but also, surprisingly we learned how to balance our time management. During this hectic time, we have had a lot of school work, projects, tests, etc, however we were able to finish our book and love it!
Next for My Name is Hope - Coronavirus Children's Book, is hopefully the judges love our book and we win!
Built With
draw | My Name is Hope - Coronavirus Children's Book | About a girl named Hope, who is struggling to remain hopefully during this pandemic | ['Grace Iannaccone'] | [] | ['draw'] | 209 |
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