Parkside Labs
Personalized storybooks where every child is the hero of their own adventure.
The Magic
There’s something special about seeing your name in a book — not as a background character, but as the hero of the story. Genie in a Book makes that happen for every child, with a story and illustrations crafted uniquely for them.
Visit Genie in a BookHow It Works
Enter their name, age, interests, and the kind of adventure you'd like them to go on.
A story is crafted specifically for your child — their name woven throughout, their details shaping the plot.
Every page comes with original illustrations that match the story and bring the adventure to life.
Your finished book is printed on high-quality paper and delivered — ready to read and ready to keep.
“The Dragon Who Met Amelia”
A story made just for Amelia, age 6
What Makes It Special
Genie in a Book isn’t a template with a name swapped in. Every story is generated uniquely — the plot, the characters, the world, and the illustrations are all built around the specific child it’s made for.
The child's name is woven naturally into the story, not just stamped on the cover.
Age-appropriate language and themes matched to where they are developmentally.
Original illustrations generated specifically for each story.
Printed on premium paper and bound to last on a bookshelf for years.
Makes a gift that actually means something — because it was made for them.
Who It’s For
Give your child a book that's actually about them. Watch their face when they realize the hero has their name, their interests, their world.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends — anyone who wants to give something that feels truly personal, not just purchased.
A tool for building reading excitement — especially for children who struggle to connect with stories that feel distant from their own life.
What We Believe
When a child sees themselves as the hero, they internalize that they can be one. That's not a small thing.
The best way to build a lifelong reader is to give them a story they can't put down. Personalization does that.
A printed book is an object with weight and permanence. It sits on a shelf, gets re-read, and gets passed down.
Technology makes it possible to treat each child as the unique person they are, not a demographic to write for.
Get Started
It takes just a few minutes to create a story that will last a lifetime. Head to Genie in a Book to get started.