How StorywithAI Help Create My children's book-Miguel AlvEs

I always wanted to create a story that truly resonated—not just made-up adventures, but something from real life. A story that captured the feeling of going through something big, personal, and a little scary. For me, that experience was moving to a new country.

When I sat down to write, I didn't have to imagine far-off fantasy worlds or superheroes. I realized I already had a powerful story inside me—my own. The moments I lived through, the emotions I felt, and the challenges I faced when I left my home and came to America all became the foundation of my book.

I still remember that first night arriving into a house full of boxes packed with as many memories as I could bring. Leaving everything behind—friends, family, school, even the language I was used to—was both exciting and overwhelming. I wanted to capture that mix of fear and hope in a way that other kids (or even adults) could understand. Because I know I’m not the only one who has gone through this. There are so many people who know what it feels like to start over somewhere completely new.

That’s how "Miguel's Big Adventure: A New Home in America" was born. It’s a story about finding courage when everything feels unfamiliar. It’s about small victories—like understanding your first word in a new language or making a friend at school. It’s also about missing home, feeling lost, and slowly figuring out where you belong. Writing this story also helped me remember the good parts, too—like how proud my parents looked when I found the courage to take the bus to school for the first time.

Using Story with AI, I was able to take my real experiences and turn them into something more than just memories. I created a storybook version of my life—a version that’s honest, emotional, and hopefully helpful to anyone who might be facing a big change like I did. This book means a lot to me, not just because I wrote it, but because it reminds me of how far I’ve come.

Before I even started writing, I had to revisit those vivid memories and experiences. I began by thinking about what it felt like to move to America. I remembered the plane ride, the first time hearing English all around me, and the little moments that felt overwhelming but exciting. I wanted to write something that other kids going through the same thing could relate to.

I typed my idea into the Story with AI prompt:

"A boy named Miguel moves from his home country to America with his two sisters and starts a new life, filled with challenges and hope."

The AI helped me expand that idea into a real story structure. For example, when I typed "Miguel arrives in America," it suggested scenes like "the quiet hum of the plane's engine" or "the vastness of the new city lights," which helped trigger my own specific memories. But I made sure to keep it true to my own voice and feelings.

The software helped me lay out the story scene by scene. I picked a hopeful and emotional tone and decided to break it into key moments: Miguel leaving home, arriving in a new place, going to school, and slowly starting to feel like he belonged.

I added personal touches—like how Miguel’s heart raced at the airport, or how he tried to joy a soccer game on his first day. These moments were based on how I felt in real life. I wanted readers to feel what Miguel felt.

After all the pages were complete, I reviewed the full book—and I was honestly surprised at how real it felt. This wasn’t just a school project or a made-up story. It was my story, shaped into something I could share.

I downloaded the finished version, shared it with my family, and even showed it to a few friends. Some said it reminded them of their own first experiences in a new country. That made me feel proud—and connected.

After all the pages were complete, I reviewed the full book—and I was honestly surprised at how real it felt. This wasn’t just a school project or a made-up story. It was my story, shaped into something I could share.

I downloaded the finished version, shared it with my family, and even showed it to a few friends. Some said it reminded them of their own first experiences in a new country. That made me feel proud—and connected.

Making "Miguel’s Big Adventure: A New Home in America" showed me that stories don’t have to be made-up fantasies to be powerful. Real feelings, real memories, and real hope can turn into something beautiful when you have the right tools.

Story with AI helped me tell a story that I might never have written on my own. It made the writing easier but still let me take the lead. And now, I feel ready to create more—maybe a sequel, or something completely different.

If you have a story inside you—about who you are, where you’re from, or how you see the world—this is your sign to write it. You don’t need to be a perfect writer. You just need to start. What's a personal story you've always wanted to tell?

CHECK OUT https://storywithai.info/ to make your stories come to life just like mine did

I'm Miguel Alves, a sophomore student at high school, Masscheurts.