THE
CULTUREVERSE
PRINT CLUB
Stop scrolling and enter the Cultureverse…
Give curious readers a story they can dive into, OFFLINE.
Cultureverse began as an audio adventure celebrating the myths, legends, and cultural traditions that connect us.
Now, those stories are finding a new home on paper.
Introducing the Cultureverse Print Club, a monthly print club experience that brings storytelling, illustration, and language learning together in one beautifully designed envelope.
Each edition brings a new adventure from a different cultural legend.
Our first edition features The Water Dragon, adapted from the original Cultureverse podcast.
Pre-order your December edition today.
Order by December 6 to receive the first edition in time for the holidays; delivery is scheduled for December 15.
FROM YOUR EARS TO YOUR HANDS
The stories you loved, reimagined for a richer, more hands-on experience.
The Cultureverse podcast brings cultural myths and legends to life through immersive audio drama. Produced by Studio Ochenta for TRAX from PRX, the original podcast invited young listeners into a world where ordinary kids encounter extraordinary creatures and discover more about their cultural heritage.
The series featured the voices of Kelly Marie Tran and Yara Shahidi and explored stories inspired by folklore and traditions from around the world.
Now, we're bringing that storytelling into the physical world.
The Cultureverse Print Club adapts these stories into illustrated print editions designed to:
make reading more engaging
make language learning more memorable
Each edition gives families, teachers, and independent readers a new way to enjoy these adventure stories celebrating cultures from around the world.
Cultureverse was created by a team passionate about thoughtful storytelling, cultural representation, and making complex ideas accessible to young audiences.
The original podcast received recognition from Common Sense Media, which highlighted its educational value and its approach to cultural appreciation.
Now, we're carrying that spirit into a hands-on reading experience that helps young readers build confidence while staying curious about the world.
As seen in :
Deadline
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Common Sense Media
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CBS: The Talk
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KIDS FIRST Film Critic
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Entertainment Weekly
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Deadline 〰️ Common Sense Media 〰️ CBS: The Talk 〰️ KIDS FIRST Film Critic 〰️ Entertainment Weekly 〰️
What's inside your envelope?
01. The story, adapted for reading
Enjoy an adapted, text-based version of each adventure story from the podcast, created to help readers follow the story, understand key details, and build reading confidence.
02. Listen while you read
Scan the QR code to listen to the audio version as you follow along on the page. Connect spoken and written English, strengthen comprehension, and experience the adventure in a whole new way.
03. Play language learning games
Put your understanding to the test with activities such as word searches, word matching, and sentence scrambles. Each activity helps readers revisit the story while practicing useful new vocabulary.
04. A bilingual glossary
Discover key words from the story with French translations to help French-speaking learners understand new vocabulary and feel more confident reading in English.
05. A coloring activity
Slow down, pick up your pencils, and bring the story to life through color.
06. An illustrated art panel
A piece of Cultureverse artwork to keep, display, or add to your growing collection.
All of it arrives together in a printed envelope, ready to open, explore, and enjoy: no screens required.
MEET THE FIRST EDITION
The Water Dragon
A cultural adventure, now on paper.
Step into the world of David and Jenny, a Chinese-American brother and sister whose story leads them into the legend of the Water Dragon.
Inspired by Chinese folklore, this adventure explores the magic of the Water Dragon, a revered figure associated with power, dignity, and good fortune.
The story that first came alive through audio is now an illustrated reading experience you can revisit at your own pace.
Make Language learning fun
Cultureverse Print Club is designed with English-language learners in mind, while remaining enjoyable for curious readers of all backgrounds.
Build reading comprehension: Follow a story at your own pace and return to important details.
Connect spoken and written English: Listen to the audio while reading the printed adaptation.
Discover new vocabulary: Learn key words with French translations in the glossary.
Learn through play: Reinforce comprehension with word games and activities.
Make space for creativity: Explore the story through coloring and illustration.
Create a screen-free ritual: Turn story time into a meaningful monthly experience.
Whether you're a parent looking for an engaging reading activity, a teacher seeking fresh materials, or an English learner who loves a good story, Cultureverse offers a memorable way to bring language and culture together.
YOUR FIRST
PRINT CLUB
ENVELOPE
The December edition:
The Water Dragon
One story. A world to explore. Something new to discover every month.
Your subscription includes:
One illustrated story adapted for reading
A QR code linking to the original audio story
Two story-based language activities
A bilingual English-French glossary
One coloring activity
One illustrated art panel
A screen-free monthly experience designed for reading, learning and creativity
Price:12 euros (including postage)
First edition: December 2026
Order deadline: December 6, 2026
Scheduled delivery: December 15, 2026
Your first edition is the beginning of your Cultureverse journey. Each month brings a new opportunity to discover a story, learn new words, and explore another corner of our shared cultural imagination.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORIES
The Cultureverse podcast originally involved over 80 different production talents, voices, and cultural experts to bring these multicultural adventures to the audio format.
Today, the Cultureverse Print Club brings together audio storytelling, editorial adaptation, and illustration for new audiences.
Meet the people helping the original project find a new life on paper.
Lory Martinez
Creative Director & Editorial Lead
Lory Martinez is a Colombian-American creative producer and the founder of Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio based in Paris. She created and served as Creative Director and Executive Producer of the original Cultureverse podcast, bringing together stories inspired by cultural traditions from around the world.
Her work has received accolades for crosscultural content that immerses listeners (and now readers) into a whole new world.
For the Cultureverse Print Club, Lory leads the creative direction and editorial adaptation, bringing the original audio adventures into a new format designed for reading, learning, and discovery.
Maria Krasinski
Illustrator
Maria Krasinski is an artist, educator, and illustrator of the books Art Hiding in New York, Art Hiding in Paris, and I’m Not Your Muse.
For the Cultureverse Print Club, Maria adapts the world of Cultureverse into an illustrated print experience, creating artwork that invites readers to explore the story beyond the page.
HOW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WORKS
A new story to look forward to every month.
Subscribe today. Your subscription begins with the December edition featuring The Water Dragon.
Receive your first envelope. The December edition is scheduled to arrive on December 15, 2026.
Open, read and explore. Enjoy the story, audio, activities and artwork at your own pace.
Keep discovering. Your subscription continues with future monthly editions, according to the subscription terms selected at checkout.
Subscription details
Monthly price: 12 euros
Billing: Recurring payments once a month the week the monthly issue arrives.
Renewal: Subscription is automatically renewed monthly for a duration of 12 months for 12 editions total, with the exception of the holiday bundle which covers 6 months in advance and gives subscribers an option to renew/ cancel at the 6-month mark.
Cancellation: Cancellations must occur before 7th of the month via email to our team to avoid getting charged for the next billing cycle.
Shipping: Postage included in purchase. We ship to Europe, US, Canada, and Latam.
READY TO OPEN YOUR FIRST ENVELOPE?
Pre-order the first Cultureverse Print Club edition and give yourself (or a curious reader in your life) a monthly journey through folklore, language, and adventure.
The Water Dragon edition
Orders close December 6. Order now to receive the first edition on December 15.