Are you ready to kick off 2025 with a burst of creativity? This January, Audible is teaming up with Crayola for Crayola Creativity Week! It’s a week-long event that blends storytelling, art and fun activities to ignite kids’ creativity…and guess what? It’s FREE!
Audible is proud to sponsor this celebration of imagination, bringing students, educators and families together for a week of colorful, creative experiences.
What’s Happening?
Each day of Crayola Creativity Week features an exciting lineup of celebrity creators sharing their talents through virtual read-alouds and engaging activities. Kids will hear stories from authors, getting inspired by dancers, or even explore the universe with NASA experts.
Check out some of the people that will be in attendance for this year’s line-up:
- Matthew McConaughey
- Author Lin Oliver
- Illustrator Dan Santat
- Author and Illustrator Mo Willems and more!
- See the full line-up here.
Creativity Week is part of Crayola’s Campaign for Creativity, an initiative highlighting the importance of developing childhood creativity. Crayola believes creativity develops life skills and helps kids reach their full potential. Adults are encouraged to nurture creativity daily.
Why Audiobooks Are Perfect for Creativity
As a parent, I’ve been using audiobooks as a ‘secret weapon” for sparking creativity with my kids. Listening to stories while you create or keep your hands busy can help build reading skills while opening up your imagination. Whether it’s crafting, coloring, or journaling, listening to stories on Audible helps kids dream bigger. It’s screen-free entertainment that’s both fun and educational.
*Note: The free trial offer will be available until May 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Offer available only to new customers of Audible.com. You will receive a 2-month Audible free trial that includes 2 credits along with unlimited streaming of the Audible Plus Catalog as part of the standard Audible Premium Plus Membership plan. At the end of your free trial, your membership will continue until cancelled at the then current full price (currently, $14.95/mo. + tax) with your designated credit card or another card on file. Cancel anytime by visiting your Audible Account Details page. Audible reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time.
Bring the Creativity Home
During Crayola Creativity Week families can join the fun too. Check out Audible’s collection of kids’ Audible Originals. Each story includes a downloadable activity to bring stories to life. As an added bonus, all eligible participants receive a free 2-month trial to Audible. Learn more and sign up HERE.
The Grand Prize: The Audible Story Studio
Your school has the chance to win the Audible Story Studio—a mobile cart packed with everything your students need to blend creativity and storytelling.
Here’s what’s included in the grand prize pack:
•Audible gift memberships to keep the creativity flowing
•Tablets and headphones for listening to stories
•Crayola art supplies for drawing and crafting
This prize pack is ideal for classrooms looking to blend creativity with learning.
Note: You must opt-in for your chance to win the sweepstakes and daily prize packs.
