“I loved how I could share my ideas without being judged or being told it’s a bad idea.”
— A Young Storytellers student
We’re so grateful to you all, our volunteers, supporters, and partners, for helping to make the 2025-26 school year a success! Here are some pretty impressive stats:
- 1,131 students served through Young Storytellers programming
- 96% of writers reported that participating in the Young Storytellers program helped them develop their interests and a sense of purpose'
- 796 volunteers participated as mentors, leaders, and performers to bring our students’ stories to life
- Nearly all (94%) family members of Young Storytellers reported that the program exceeded or met their expectations.
- Our programs took place in 81 schools and sites, including after school organizations
- 4 corporate partners recruited their own employees as volunteers for 6 Script to Stage programs
- All of our partner educators reported that their experience with Young Storytellers exceeded or met their expectations, and all plan to partner with Young Storytellers again.
“I learned that Young Storytellers is not scary because you’re trying to do your best. If you put in effort, you’re gonna be a good storyteller.”
— A Young Storytellers student
The Young Storytellers program gave [my son's] confidence a boost. Being able to share his creativity and thought process with his peers made him happy.
— A parent of a Young Storyteller
