About StoryBee

STORYBEE, WHERE BEAUTIFUL STORYTELLING MEETS MEANINGFUL LEARNING

At StoryBee, our mission is to democratize access to high-quality learning by creating beautiful, concept-driven picture books. We believe that education should be both accessible and inspiring, no matter a child’s background or location. By turning complex ideas into engaging, age-appropriate stories, we make learning meaningful, joyful, and empowering for young minds. We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to understand complex ideas from an early age and carry that confidence throughout their lives. By laying a strong foundation of curiosity, comprehension, and creativity, we aim to nurture a generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and dreamers who are ready to shape the future.

What Makes StoryBee Different?

🎨 Over 1000 beautifully illustrated picture books, each focused on one learning concept, organized into age-appropriate libraries

🌳 Learning concepts are organized into “Knowledge Trees” with 4 clear learning stages: Basic ➝ Application ➝ Systems ➝ Advanced

📚 Built on global curricula like AP, IB, and national standards

🌍 Available to K–6 learners everywhere

🤝 Community-driven: built with educators, artists, parents, and researchers

Our Creation Process

🧠 Step 1: Research & Curriculum Alignment

Our educators, subject-matter experts, and researchers break down complex subjects like Microeconomics or Environmental Science into small, age-appropriate learning points.

✍️ Step 2: Storyboarding & Concept Testing

Each book begins with a detailed outline and narrative, often using real-world analogies and mini-stories to ground abstract ideas.

🖌️ Step 3: Illustration & Review

Our illustrators create visuals designed for clarity, beauty, and memory retention. Every book goes through internal peer review.

🔁 Step 4: Feedback & Iteration

Each title is tested with educators and children, and improved based on real classroom feedback.

Teams

"Hopefully, our knowledge will help the next generation have the freedom of choice."

Mario Xu - Founder
"Fun! Memory! and Creativity!"

2025 Winter Cohort

Creators

"My passion lies with design system that evolve."

Ivy Li
“Illustration isn't just about drawing, it's about noticing.”

Haina Liu
"To make education easy and fun for the younger generation!"

Tara Haghighi
"With every line, the world takes form."

Victoria Shen
"Even without words, typography speaks."

Khushi Kamboj
"Effective communication is the heart of graphic design."

Vidhi Khurana
"Capturing the tenderness of mundane life."

Yixin Chen
"Illustrate for Tomorrow."

Osato Adeniyi
"Don't die curious."

Ani Saha
"Accessible design is my passion."

Amna Dada
"Art in education sparks creativity and fosters a lifelong journey of learning."

Hanna Jagarl
"The best designs are felt with your heart."

Cathy Feng
"I want to show the magic in the mundane."

Zainab Ali