The Story Seeds Podcast
Literary Safari
Ages 6–11StoriesConversation
Kids brainstorm story ideas with famous diverse authors who then write them.
Each episode pairs a 6-12-year-old with a celebrated children's author who riffs on the kid's seed, then writes a new original story performed on-air. Common Sense Media Seal.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Brings BIPOC author voices into the catalog.
At a glance
- Ages
- 6 to 11
- Good for
- Quiet time, Rainy day
- About
- Stories, Art & creativity, World cultures
- Format
- Stories, Conversation
- Episodes
- About 30 min
- New episodes
- None since October 2021
- In the feed
- 15 episodes since 2020
- Made by
- Literary Safari
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- A Nose that Knows with Katherine Applegate
- Kids on Air with Friends & Family: Podcasting Camp Showcase
- Encore Presentation: A Worm's Worth with Jason Reynolds
Questions parents ask
What age is The Story Seeds Podcast for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 6 to 11. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are The Story Seeds Podcast episodes?
Episodes run about 30 minutes, most between 28 and 38 minutes. Long enough to cover a proper drive.
Is The Story Seeds Podcast still making new episodes?
No. The last new episode came out in October 2021, so treat The Story Seeds Podcast as a finished library. Everything published is still there to listen to. The feed lists 15 episodes going back to 2020.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to The Story Seeds Podcast and nothing else?
Add The Story Seeds Podcast in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
