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Harvard COOP Introduces AI-Powered Bookmaking Experience
11/20/2025, 1:09:12 AM
Innovative Collaboration with Storyfave
The Harvard Cooperative Society has launched a new in-store installation that allows customers to create their own illustrated books using artificial intelligence. This initiative, announced on November 19, 2025, is a collaboration with Storyfave, an AI-driven bookmaking platform that can generate illustrated books in a matter of minutes. Jodi Goldstein, CEO of the COOP, emphasized the importance of blending tradition with innovation, stating, “Books are sacred, and with Storyfave, AI serves not as the author but as a guide, helping people capture and shape the stories that matter most.”
Features of the Bookmaking Experience
At the COOP, customers can draft their illustrated books for free using Storyfave's AI tool. They have the option to purchase a digital copy for $15 or order a hardcover edition, which includes a digital copy, starting at $35. Storyfave, founded in 2024 by Harvard alumni Brayan Romero and Onchanok Nawapruek, has already produced over 1,500 custom books within its first year. The offerings range from children's picture books to memory books commemorating significant life events.
Supporting Local Innovation
The introduction of Storyfave at the COOP is part of a broader initiative to support local innovation. Goldstein noted that the COOP has previously showcased several Harvard and MIT-founded startups, including Ministry of Supply and Heritage Gear. “Through the Coop Collective, we’re supporting Harvard and MIT innovators like the founders of StoryFave, giving our community a space to explore, create, and share new ideas in ways that honor both tradition and imagination,” she added.
Broader Implications for Creativity
This initiative is not solely about technological advancement; it aims to empower human creativity in new forms. Annie Jonas, a community writer at Boston.com, remarked, “This isn’t just about technology; it’s about empowering human creativity to thrive in new forms.” The collaboration between the COOP and Storyfave reflects a commitment to fostering creativity and innovation within the Harvard and MIT communities.
Conclusion
The Harvard COOP's partnership with Storyfave marks a significant step in integrating AI into the creative process of bookmaking. By providing tools that enable individuals to craft their own stories, the COOP is not only honoring literary traditions but also inviting a new generation to engage with storytelling in the digital age.
