Real notes from real families

What parents actually said after the first read.

Texts, emails, and messages. Verbatim. The notes parents and grandparents sent us after their child opened the cover and saw themselves on it for the first time.

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A young girl in pajamas curled up on the couch, reading her personalized Story Genie hardcover
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Chloe sitting up in bed in her pajamas, turning the pages of her personalized Story Genie hardcoverReal Story Genie family

Chloe opened her first story genie book tonight!

Chloe's mom · Sent us this the same night it arrived

Kristen lying in bed with her two young sons, the older boy holding his personalized Story Genie hardcoverReal Story Genie family

I love seeing my boys light up when they realize they're the main character in their own story. It makes them feel so special, just as every child should.

Kristen · Lochlan and Wesley's mom

Kiera sitting on the couch at home, smiling as she opens her personalized Story Genie hardcoverReal Story Genie family

She found herself on the first page and went quiet. Then she read the whole thing out loud to us.

Kiera's dad · the day her book arrived

Lillian standing at home holding up her personalized Story Genie hardcover, mid-laughReal Story Genie family

Lillian carries hers around the house all day!!

Lillian's dad · Kiera's little sister, now with her own book

Real customer photos, shared with each family’s permission. First names only.

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Taped up just as they arrived.

Real texts, real emails, real group chats. Typos and all.

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Inbox
Jan 3, 2026
Terry· Story Genie customer
to Story Genie

Prosperous New Years.

I have read my StoryGenie a few times now and it is truly fantastic. The physical quality is first class and not to mention the contents. I really do believe this is an outstanding achievement. Great work. Love it.

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Dennis
Hazel's dad
December 15, 2025
She loves it!!!! I read it to her before bed and it's her favorite book now.
It's super high quality too.
Hazel and the Kindness Spark
Inbox
Mar 24, 2026
Luke· Macen's dad
to Story Genie

Seeing the cover photo generated from the picture I uploaded of Macen is close to bringing me to tears. Parents, grandparents, etc. are gonna love that.

Macen is gonna love it and I will capture the unboxing!

Inbox
Dec 22, 2025
Marilyn· Isla's grandmother
to Story Genie

I sent the book to be printed! Everything was great!! It was a wonderful experience.

I love that there is a moral to every story. I think I was so excited the first time that I went at it too fast. This time I took my time and did it right.

I will be ordering more for sure. I love it.

A second Isla book
Inbox
Dec 1, 2025
Terry· First-time customer
to Story Genie

Just completed my first StoryGenie order titled 'Gogs'.

The site is flawless and simple, easy to use but with compelling graphics. I had a blast building my order.

Gogs
Messages
Sabina's mom
December 3, 2025
I did it!! Cool 😎
This was very fun, Sabina's very grateful.
Thank you. Love you so much.❣️
Family group chat
Active now
November 27, 2025
Naz
WOW AMAZING
Dev, it's amazing 👏
Ashley
Yessss I've been waiting for this!!!!

First-name attribution only. Messages shared with the sender’s permission.

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