Writer | Editor | Storyteller
Apple Jim!
Storyteller for kiddos of all ages.
Big fun from the biggest kid you know.
Hi, I'm Jim Gibbons. I'm a writer, editor, and storyteller from Portland, Oregon. I'm a father of two, uncle to many, youth sports coach to some, and goofball to all.
Dubbed "Apple Jim" by a young nephew trying to say "Uncle Jim," I created this site (and continued the pen name) to share stories I write for the kiddos in my life — and that your kiddos can share too!
Free stories for cool kids.
Camp Bitter Lake
A spooky kids comic by Jim Gibbons and Julie Oliveira
There’s something strange about Roswell, New Mexico’s very weird summer camp — made even stranger by a sudden rash of mysterious cabin robberies. Four friends must band together, put their differences behind them, and figure out who the heck is stealing everyone's stuff.
Features the 20-page story, "The Case of the Stolen Stuff," and the bonus story "Kitchen Raid."
Best for age 7+
The Freshwater Mages and the Mountain Dragon
An kids audiobook by Jim Gibbons
On an island in a river in a forest beside a mountain there lived two mages named Ollis and Trout.
When sand bandits start to trouble the Castle Kingdom, the duo are enlisted to investigate.
Best for age 4+
Can be enjoyed on the Yoto app for free.
PB&Jim
A short story by Jim Gibbons and Melody Often
An autobiographical comic that reflects on growing up with asthma and a deadly peanut allergy.
Best for age 11+
Good Shaq in the Bad Future
A short story by Jim Gibbons and Ethan Young
In the year 1992, Shaquille O'Neal is recruited by a time-traveling Grandmama to save the future from... himself?
"Not since Barkley dunked on Godzilla has a comics b-ball matchup been so enthralling." — Comics Alliance
Best for age 11+
Lava Jumpers
A never-before-seen comic pitch by Jim Gibbons and Lucas Elliott
Not every story idea becomes a big cool book. Way back when, Lucas and I created an epic pitch about some kids who traveled to a secret underground realm where the floor really is lava, but it sadly never took off.
But we did create this fun short story! Check it out!
Best for age 7+
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Jim Gibbons Writing and Editing
thejimgibbons.com
Site content © Jim Gibbons
Art © Its respective owners
Blog design © 2023 by Odam Lviran. Proudly created with Wix.com.