London, UK -- (SBWire) -- 05/14/2013 --The developers of the website STORIES ARE US, are thrilled to announce an app for the ages, launched for iTunes and Android. Regarded as amongst the most interactive app yet released to children and families, it is designed to inspire and entertain a generation.

The STORIES ARE US concept and website has been lauded by consumers and the "Who's Who" of the technology industry.  In fact, in November 2012, the Stories Are Us website won the Kids Category of the coveted Interactive Media Award. (This prestigious award was judged by a panel of peers including: American Express, Cadbury Schweppes, CNN Money, Conde Nest Publications, Microsoft, New York Times, Ogilvy & Mather, Time Warner Inc., and Verizon Business).

Our innovation was further recognized by the 2013 Samsung Digital Media Awards which placed STORIES ARE US in the "Top Eight" Finalists. The timing is, therefore perfect for the release of our much-anticipated app. And already in April 2013 the STORIES ARE US app has been featured on BestAppsForKids.com STORIES ARE US is the perfect app for children and parents alike. It not only brings families together in quality moments of learning, reading, interacting, and just having fun, but is a crucial benefit to children’s education and development.

Fact: There are millions of apps to choose from, but few deliver the entertainment and educational benefits of the new STORIES ARE US app. This app reflects the evolution in reading that is happening right now.  No need for special eReaders or the screening of material to ensure it is suitable for children. The STORIES ARE US app provides parents and kids with all their story-telling wants and needs at the touch of a finger on a Smartphone or tablet.

STORIES ARE US weaves together the timeless desire for story-telling with new age technology. It comprises audio stories told in a compelling and captivating way by the eponymous character “Aunty B".  The child can select the accent in which the stories are told, from African, British, or Caribbean.

There are five categories of stories to choose from: Animals, Biblical, Fables, Fairy Tales, and Historical.  The app comes with three free pre-installed stories ready for immediate enjoyment.

Each month 15 new and amazing stories will be uploaded to the app. With all past stories 100% available for search and enjoyment at anytime, the app provides an entire digital library of the most engaging online books for children to use when and where they want. The app also comes with the social connection to the online STORIES ARE US community, enabling children and families to engage and interact with fans all over the world via Twitter or Facebook.

When Style and Substance combine, innovation is born. The STORIES ARE US app is that innovation for today and tomorrow, building quality digital moments for family's lives.

Your app and adventure awaits!

MEDIA CONTACT:
Contact: Bukky Olu
Phone: +44 203 371 0025
Email: info@storiesareus.com
Website: www.storiesareus.com

Blog: http://storiesareus.com/blog/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/storiesareus
Twitter:  @storiesareus

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