Hi, I’m Phoebe. I’m eight years old, and I live in Manhattan with my mom, dad, dog, and brother. I like to dance hip-hop, draw, play soccer, and write. I like to listen to songs by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Kidz Bop. And most mornings I listen to “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.

When I’m not dancing, drawing, or playing soccer, I’m writing. I like to write fun facts about animals and the city, but I also like to make up my own stories about a dog and his magical stick or about a faraway land with fairies. I like to write because I can use my imagination to come up with whatever I want. For example, I can write about big men with small feet, and if that doesn’t work, I can change my mind and write about small men with big feet. Being a writer means I can let my imagination run wild and make anything come to life.

I like the Story Pirates because they are funny and creative. They take the audience to wherever that story is taking place, and they add in the details. For example, when I saw Story Pirates in person, there was a story about a rock, and I felt like I was there with them at the rock.

Because I enjoy Story Pirates so much, when my mom told me about the story idea contest, I got really excited about entering my idea. When I found out that I was the winner, it was such a frozen moment. I couldn’t believe it was happening. I felt like it was a dream.

Winning Story Pirates has encouraged me to be bold about my ideas and to not be worried about what others think. So, for other writers out there, be bold, be confident, and don’t worry about sharing what you think. Because your ideas are amazing no matter what!