Everyone has moments to capture, memories to preserve, and stories to share!
The International Storytelling Center (ISC) is dedicated to inspiring and empowering people around the world to capture and tell their stories, listen to the stories of others, and use storytelling to produce positive change.
To advance this cause, ISC is providing individuals, organizations, and communities with the knowledge, experiences, and tools to help them effectively tap into contemporary applications of this long-standing tradition.
As part of these efforts, ISC is pleased to offer an exclusive, new online product to help you find, capture, and share your stories.
Using an online publishing tool powered by Cherish Bound*, you can upload story text, photos, and scanned images into one if ISC’s book templates. Once text, images, and photos have been added, you can submit your project online. It’s that simple!
Your completed book will arrive to your door in approximately 15 business days so that you can share your story with family and friends.
*Cherish Bound is a company dedicated to creating products and services that help people find, capture, and share their stories.
Choose from two ISC storybooks to tell your own story. To begin crafting your book, click the product links provided below for each storybook and set-up an account in the online publishing center. After you’ve created your account you’ll gain access to the publishing tool so you can begin to develop your own personalized book!
I Heard a Story and Thought of You
Starting at $29.00
Capture the memories of your trip to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. This souvenir book features the memorable images of the Festival tents, the fall season, and other sights and sounds the event is well-known for. Include personal photos and add thoughts about your favorite stories and the loved ones the tales helped you remember.
Book dimensions: 5.5” X 5.5”
23 pages
Create your own Festival souvenir storybook
This book is the perfect size for recording your special Storytelling Festival memories. Available in Paperback and Hardbound*
Our Family Tree: The Story
Starting at $61.00
Record your family’s history to be carried on for future generations with this special keepsake storybook! Include details about you, your parents, and grandparents to trace the steps of your family lineage. Add some of your favorite family photos and memories to the pages and create a memento your loved ones will treasure for years to come.
Book dimensions: 8.5” X 11”
21 pages
Create your own Family Tree storybook
This book’s format lends itself perfectly to stories that include intricate details and numerous photos. Available in Paperback and Hardbound*
*All hardbound books come with a lifetime guarantee - for details contact a representative at 801.415.1821 or email cb@cherishbound.com.
Resources to Help Tell Your Story
To help you begin or continue a family tradition of finding your stories, ISC offers several Cherish Bound products that will help make writing your story simple, quick, and fun.
Story Starters are full of questions that can help you explore specific themes and guide you in recording life events.
ABC Story Starter
$12
One of the most popular Story Starters, the ABC Story Starter includes lists and questions for each letter of the alphabet and help you tell the ABCs of your family, your baby, your Christmas holidays, childhood moments, and many more memories.
Grandparents Story Starter
$12
Tell the story of your grandparents or create a book for your grandchildren. This Story Starter will help you share thoughts and stories about this special relationship.
Tribute to Mom and Dad Story Starter
$12
Celebrate the life of your parents with the help of this Tribute Story Starter. Give your parents a gift they will treasure; write a story that shares your love for their intangible gifts. Use the Story Starter as an interview guide and you’re bound to find out all kinds of things you never knew about your parents.
My Family Story Starter
$12
Every family is unique. Help your child tell your family’s special stories with the My Family Story Starter designed especially for kids.