Where actors read to kids! Storyline Online® is an Emmy®-nominated children's literacy program of SAG-AFTRA Foundation
@sagaftraFOUND
and endorsed by
@AFTunion
.
Follow along with Meryl Streep, our newest reader, to hear a timeless tale about a boy who asks three big questions about life, and find out the answers in our latest Storyline Online read-aloud!
Watch here:
With school closures around the country due to
#coronavirus
, please use our FREE children's literacy resource featuring the world's best storytellers reading books aloud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home.
Enjoy our newest story ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER, a tale of a girl whose big dreams of inventing great gizmos and gadgets also learns how to celebrate her failures, read by Broadway sensation Lea Michele.
Watch the full-read aloud here:
The jazz community of New Orleans comes to life on
#WorldMusicDay
in William Miller’s RENT PARTY JAZZ, read by
@ViolaDavis
. Join Smilin’ Jack as he brings together the neighborhood to help Sonny and his mom in dire times.
Watch the full read-aloud here:
Storyline Online is a FREE literacy resource where the world's best storytellers read to children. During these times of
#distancelearning
, check out our digital library of 57 books & activity guides to help educate and entertain your kids at home! Visit .
To celebrate
#InternationalCarrotDay
🥕2nd-3rd
#remotelearning
kids can join
@iamwandasykes
as breaks out the mysterious "Case of the Missing Carrot Cake." They can gear up for a captivating and cryptic mouse detective caper--with icing!! 🍰
We’re thrilled to have
@jaimecamil
join our Storyline Online family as our first bilingual reader! Tune in to on World Book Day, Thursday April 23, to watch him read “Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!” / “¡Los Zombis No Comen Verduras!”
It's
#WorldFarmAnimalsDay
and
@marcmaron
is here to share TURKEY TROUBLE, the story of a clever feathery factory farm animal that was determined NOT to end up on a plate and the many creative ways he subverts his fate!
Watch here:
It's
#Thanksgiving
and that means many people are choosing to feed the turkeys at sanctuaries instead of feed on the turkeys at the dinner table! Come hear
@marcmaron
's tale of a feathery friend who tries every trick to keep himself off the platter!
Bring on some
#Thanksgiving
cheer by watching the hilarious
@marcmaron
read TURKEY TROUBLE! Gobble gobble. 🦃
We hope everyone has a happy, healthy and safe holiday!
Watch TURKEY TROUBLE here:
Turkey is terrific! But the BEST kind of turkey is the kind that runs around the yard in funny disguises! This
#NationalPetDay
, 1st-2nd
#remotelearning
kids can join amusing
@marcmaron
for the tale of the savviest turkey🦃who never ended up on a plate!🕶️
Actress
@Isabella_Gomez
speaks English and Spanish fluently — and her Spanish read-aloud of LA NEVERA DE MADDI (the Spanish version of MADDI’S FRIDGE) is the latest addition to our growing multicultural library!
Watch this full story here:
It’s almost Thanksgiving! And that means it’s time to revisit
@marcmaron
's hilarious read-aloud of ‘Turkey Trouble’ for Storyline Online.
Watch the full video here:
Today is 🥬 Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day 🥕
We can't think of a better way to celebrate than with
@jaimecamil
's brilliant read-aloud of 'Zombies Don't Eat Veggies' by
@MeganLacera
and
@jlacera
.
Watch here:
It's
#NationalPackYourLunchDay
! What type of lunch do you plan on eating today? Skip the predictable PB&J and join
@AllisonBJanney
and a girl named Carla in creating a fun and unique sandwich!
Watch CARLA'S SANDWICH:
It's Deaf Awareness Month. Watch
@VanessaMarano
and
@katieleclerc
read and sign in ASL the moustastic book CHESTER'S WAY, a story about friendship, acceptance and courage.
Excited to announce that 2019 Best Actor Oscar, SAG Award and Golden Globe winner Rami Malek is our newest reader! Watch Malek read The Empty Pot, written & illustrated by Demi, a beloved tale about honesty rewarded.
Coming Soon! Hear from our first bilingual reader,
@JaimeCamil
, star of CBS'
@broke
, about our upcoming release on World Book Day, Thursday, April 23. Until then, check out all of our stories on !
Rosie is an aspiring engineer who creates inventions like hot dog dispensers and python-repelling cheese hats, yet the fear of failure keeps her hiding these gizmos under her bed.
Watch Lea Michele read our new story ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER:
Jabari is ready to make a splash in the swimming pool!
Find out from
@thesherylralph
how he finally worked up the courage to tackle something brave in our latest read-aloud:
Watch
@sarahksilverman
read our newest story about a cute little girl & a cute little beast...or are they?! A Tale of Two Beasts explores different perspectives on the same situation! Enjoy! And remember,
#ThankATeacher
today!
#TeacherApprecationWeek
It's
#NationalSandwichDay
& that means anything that goes between 2 slices of bread (or a pita pocket or gyro wrap) is on the menu!
@AllisonBJanney
& her creative pal Carla even have some sammich suggestions for you, so come listen in & try something new!
Happy Birthday to one of our most fun & inventive readers actress
@MarySteenburgen
! Watch her read
#StregaNona
for Storyline Online and play the accordion taboot! Happy Birthday, Mary! Strega Nona:
New year, new story! Hula hoop this way and check out this charming intergenerational story of family and community ties that explores the importance of staying young at heart. Watch
@Oprah
read THE HULA-HOOPIN’ QUEEN here:
@LEEandLOW
The incomparable Meryl Streep brings author Jon J Muth’s book ‘The Three Questions’ to life in our latest Storyline Online read-aloud!
Watch the Oscar-winning actor read the children's adaption of Leo Tolstoy’s epic short story here:
This book holds a special place in
@RosarioDawson
’s heart. The actor used to go to her local public library so she could read it to her little brother.
It’s only fitting that the actor is now reading it for Storyline Online! Watch the full read-aloud:
You can also watch our very first bilingual read-aloud on Storyline Online with
@jaimecamil
who read both the English AND Spanish versions of ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES!
It's here! Our 1st story in both English AND Spanish for you on
#WorldBookDay
! Watch
@jaimecamil
, star of
@cbs
'
@broke
and now of the Storyline Online bookverse, read ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES! and ¡LOS ZOMBIS NO COMEN VERDURAS! In English:
There's no place like New Orleans! The food, the people & the MUSIC! Kids can enjoy this vibrant world with our NEW story featuring
@ImAngelaBassett
reading TROMBONE SHORTY, the childhood tale of Troy '
@Tromboneshorty
' Andrews & his fantastic brass chops!
April is
#AutismAwarenessMonth
— and
@hollyrpeete
is raising awareness, & joining our cast of storytellers, by reading her book 'My Brother Charlie' co-authored by
@ryanepeete
.
It's a story about family, love & learning how to celebrate our differences:
Get ready for
#Thanksgiving
and check out 'Turkey Trouble' by
@WendiSilvano
read by the HILARIOUS
@marcmaron
. Gobble gobble. 🦃🍕We hope everyone has a great holiday!
Watch here:
NEW RELEASE!
Dance lessons, music lessons, sports activities-kids today are as busy as adults! One little girl wants to change that, but can she outsmart the adults? Join mom & actress
@conniebritton
for this silly but serious tale & see what you think!
Did you know James Earl Jones used reading to help him with his stutter? An English teacher encouraged James to write poetry so he could read and recite poems to practice his public speaking.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#WorldReadAloudDay
Every sandcastle needs a dragon! This summer, join
@MarkDuplass
for WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN, a story about an imaginative boy who meets a very special, scaly friend! Log your mins.
@SavetheChildren
#100DaysofReading
to unlock books for kids in need!
Happy Birthday to
@jamesearljones
for 90 years &
@BettyMWhite
for 99! 🎂🎂
What gifts you are to us all!🎁🎁
Celebrate their birthdays by watching:
TO BE A DRUM read by James Earl Jones
and
HARRY THE DIRTY DOG read by Betty White
There are a lot of festive feats we can try during spooky season, but the most fun of all is delirious dancing! 🎃🕺
Join
@joelmchale
for the groovin' & ghoulish tale, HALLOWEEN HUSTLE, where you can do "da bump" in the night & other ferocious footwork!
It’s
#NationalPuppyDay
which means
@BettyMWhite
is petting her pooches AND reading “Harry the Dirty Dog” to K-2nd kids at home! Our site is FREE & AD FREE so come over & meet Betty, Ringo, & "Dirty Harry" on his favorite day of the year!
#distancelearning
Participate in
#100DaysofReading
this summer! Watch
@KristenBell
read QUACKENSTEIN HATCHES A FAMILY this week, the story of a duck who starts an unconventional family of his own. Log your minutes at
@SavetheChildren
to help unlock books for kids in need.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
From all of us at Storyline Online, including 'Memoirs of a Hamster' reader
@melanielynskey
, we celebrate and thank you for all that you do!
"I'm Rami Malek, and today I'm going to be reading to you one of my favorite books."
'The Empty Pot' is the perfect
#StorylineOnline
book for springtime! 🌸🌻
Watch the full story here:
Not all struggles are obvious, and in our new story MADDI'S FRIDGE read by Jennifer Garner, we find two little girls who share a troubling secret of food poverty.
Watch it and learn about how to offer support to friends and family when times are tough.
Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate the
#LunarNewYear
with
#StorylineOnline
&
#MichelleYeoh
by watching our new video, LOTUS & FEATHER. Inspired by the true story of a crane that rescued a Chinese village, this tale teaches respect & caring for nature.
Storyline Online® is a FREE literacy resource endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers
@AFTunion
. Each video includes an activity guide for
#remotelearning
. Visit to discover our digital library of 57 books read by the world's best storytellers!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from our beloved reader Ed O'Neill and all of us at Storyline Online!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
is happening all week so thank a teacher!
Stay tuned for more teacher shout-outs from some of our other beloved Storyline readers.
@aftunion
Hey teachers and parents! In the days of online learning to come, don't miss a single lesson with
#StorylineOnline
. Our video library and activity guides are a great resource for these trying times. If you haven't already, check it out!
Kathryn Hahn is celebrating Earth Day with Storyline Online by delivering a read-aloud that is both inspiring, educational, and earth-friendly. We’re thrilled to welcome ‘The Mess That We Made’ to our library!
Watch here:
Hey
#StorylineOnline
viewers, we want to hear from you! What books do you want to see us make into Storyline Online videos? Tell us your favorite children's books for grades K-5th. Looking forward to your recommendations!
New Orleans comes to life in TROMBONE SHORTY read by the iconic
@ImAngelaBassett
! Students can use our FREE activity guide to explore themes of family, music & dedication in the story of a little boy
@Tromboneshorty
with a big horn who realizes his dreams!
Becoming a big sister is a mighty task. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her new brother Julius really is the baby of the world?
@rosariodawson
is here to answer that question with our brand new
#StorylineOnline
read-aloud:
The oceans and their creatures are vital for the sustainability of life on Earth! Celebrate the importance of
#WorldOceansDay
with
@StoryGuy1
’s CLARK THE SHARK, illustrated by Guy Francis and read by Chris Pine.
Watch the full story here:
Quarantine is the perfect time to reflect on who we want to be one day, & 1st-2nd
#remotelearning
kids can get some Zen-wisdom with
#RamiMalek
& Demi's poignant parable, The Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese tale about the benefits of telling the truth.
¡Está aquí! ¡Nuestro primer libro en español y inglés para uds en el
#DiaDelLibro
! Miren a
@jaimecamil
, estrella de
@cbs
@broke
y ahora Storyline Online, leer ¡LOS ZOMBIS NO COMEN VERDURAS! y ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES! En español:
#DiaMundialDelLibro
It's
#NationalSiblingsDay
, which means delightful Melissa Gilbert
@MEGBusfield
invites 2nd-3rd
#remotelearning
kids to experience the heart-warming tale of a brother & sister at odds until a granted wish shows them how very special they are to each other💙
Our hearts are full as we bid a loving farewell to the iconic
@BettyMWhite
, whose tender and entertaining reading of "Harry the Dirty Dog" made her the favorite storyteller friend of millions of children around the world. You will be missed!
Happy Birthday to Storyline Online reader
@DuleHill
! To celebrate, watch AS FAST AS WORDS CAN FLY - a triumphant true story about Young Mason Steele who uses his excellent typing skills to triumph over prejudice & break racial barriers!
Did you know that reading aloud every day puts kids ahead by 1 year, no matter their background? That’s just one of many reasons to celebrate
#WorldReadAloudDay
today! Join us,
@litworldsays
&
@scholastic
to celebrate diverse stories from around the globe!
It's
#NationalItalianFoodDay
so we're going to make you an offer you can't refuse! Join
@MarySteenburgen
and her awesome accordion for a tale of magical macaroni that's so delicious, even Fredo wouldn't rat it out! Watch STREGA NONA:
When you’re a bear who is easily scared, it’s hard to have friends! Fortunately, Bear has a brave friend in Rabbit.
Get ready for an adventure with
@sethmeyers
' book, I’M NOT SCARED, YOU’RE SCARED! – a tale about friends who learn the meaning of bravery:
Happy
#LunarNewYear
! Celebrate the year of the ox with Storyline Online and Michelle Yeoh by watching LOTUS & FEATHER. Inspired by the true story of a crane that rescued a Chinese village, this tale teaches respect and caring for nature.
Watch here:
Join the mischief & mayhem in Beatrix Potter's timeless classic, THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, a
#100DaysofReading
read-aloud with the radiant Rose Byrne & Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail & Peter! Log your mins.
@SavetheChildren
to help give books to kids in need!
Heartbroken to hear of the passing of renowned author Beverly Cleary. Her beloved work inspired a love of reading and books in millions of children worldwide. She will be truly missed, but thankfully her legacy and characters will live on with us forever.
Brighten up your summer with a good jazz story! Join
@violadavis
and
#100DaysofReading
this week for RENT PARTY JAZZ, the tale of a struggling family & a community that comes to the rescue. Log your minutes
@SavetheChildren
& unlock books for kids in need.
Does Santa have time to eat every cookie on Christmas? 🍪🤔
Sutton Foster answers this question and many more in her full read-aloud of ‘Memoirs of an Elf.’ Watch the full story here:
.
@thesherylralph
knows that working up the courage to take a big leap is hard. And just like Jabari — she’s ready to make a giant splash!
We’re excited to have
@GaiaCC
's book ‘Jabari Jumps' as our first book of 2023!
Watch the full read-aloud here:
Have you watched actor
@jaimecamil
read Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies! / ¡Los Zombis No Comen Verduras! in both English AND Spanish?
Watch the actor's brilliant and bilingual
#StorylineOnline
readings here:
Need a little help getting in the Halloween spirit? Look no further than our latest (and spookiest 👻) Storyline Online yet with monstrously funny
@joelmchale
!
Watch the full read-aloud here:
Due to a high volume of website visitors, is currently down. We’re working quickly to get it back up and running! In the meantime, all of our stories are accessible and available to watch on our YouTube channel, .
Kickoff the start of spring with this blooming tale of honesty. Watch Rami Malek read THE EMPTY POT, a charming story about trying your best and staying true to yourself. 🌷
Watch here: