Nationwide — The Gracie Series, created by Inspirations by Grace LaJoy, LLC, is launching 44 free original animated children’s stories, each accompanied by four free printable worksheets designed to help children strengthen literacy skills, build confidence, think creatively, and develop important life skills.
Beginning August 2, 2026, a new animated story will be released every week, providing parents, grandparents, teachers, homeschool families, and caregivers with engaging educational resources they can use throughout the school year. With 44 original stories scheduled for weekly release, the project represents nearly a full year of fresh educational content that encourages children and the adults who care for them to watch, learn, discuss, and grow together.
Originally introduced as a series of children’s books, The Gracie Series has grown into an animated learning experience that combines engaging storytelling with meaningful conversations and hands-on learning. The stories follow Gracie and her loving family through everyday adventures that encourage children to think, ask questions, solve problems, and discover valuable lessons they can apply in their own lives.
Every animated story includes four FREE printable worksheets:
• Complete-the-Sentence Worksheet
• Learn Together Discussion Sheet
• Story Reflection Sheet
• Coloring Sheet
Designed for children ages 3–9, the worksheets can be used in classrooms, homeschool settings, after-school programs, libraries, churches, and at home.
Unlike many children’s videos created primarily for entertainment, every Gracie story is intentionally designed to extend learning beyond the screen. Each animated story includes discussion questions in the YouTube video description, while the free printable worksheets encourage children to strengthen reading comprehension, reflect on what they have learned, and express their creativity. Together, these resources help families and educators turn every story into a meaningful learning experience.
“I’ve always believed that stories can help shape a child’s future,” said the creator of the series. “My goal is for every Gracie story to become more than something children watch. I want each story to inspire curiosity, encourage meaningful conversations, and create memorable learning experiences that families can share together.”
Growing up in foster care inspired the creation of The Gracie Series and a commitment to creating stories that encourage children, strengthen families, and provide meaningful educational resources for communities. Today, her series helps children build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and grow through engaging storytelling and interactive learning.
Over the course of 44 weeks, every animated story will premiere on YouTube.com/@TheGracieSeries, with the matching The Gracie Series Worksheets available as FREE downloads at GraceLaJoy.com/worksheets.
Parents, grandparents, teachers, homeschool families, and caregivers can learn more about The Gracie Series by visiting GraceLaJoy.com
About
Inspirations by Grace LaJoy, LLC, a Black-owned company, is the creator of The Gracie Series, an educational children’s brand featuring original animated stories and free printable worksheets. Designed for families, educators, homeschoolers, libraries, and community organizations, the series encourages children to watch, learn, discuss, and grow through engaging storytelling and interactive learning experiences.