The WhistleTree Project:
A Literary Space Where Stories Are Meant to Be Heard
The WhistleTree Project is a sound-forward literary zine and reader’s haven, offering public domain read-alouds, original writing, book reviews, curated reading lists, and creative writing insights.
We bring stories to life—whether they’re whispered through classic pages, shouted in bold new voices, or passed from one writer to another like a well-loved secret.
Whether you're here to deepen your reading life, improve your writing craft, get your work published, or simply unwind with a story read aloud, you’re in the right place.
Read. Listen. Belong.
Welcome to the WhistleTree Project!
What We Offer
1. An Online & Audio Literary Journal
A read-aloud lit zine featuring original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction—made for the rest of us. We publish new voices, rebel voices, and beautifully crafted work from anyone with a story to tell. Selected pieces are not just published, but performed—read aloud on YouTube and TikTok so stories can actually be heard.
Whether you’re an emerging writer, an underdog voice, or someone who’s been quietly brilliant for years, we want to read—and share—your work.
2. A Substack for Readers & Writers
A weekly(ish) newsletter for those who want to turn toward stories instead of doomscrolling. Here we dig into bookish essays, reading culture, storytelling craft, forgotten classics, and the practice of reading and writing as a creative, daily act.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your reading rhythm—or want to start writing again—this is your gentle invitation to rejoin the world of words.
3. A YouTube Channel for Read-Alouds
We bring classic books to life with chapter-by-chapter readings, vocabulary insights, and context-rich conversations—ideal for readers of all ages. Whether you’re building reading skills, expanding your vocabulary, or just love being read to, you’ll find cozy, accessible, and heartfelt storytelling here.
4. And a TikTok to Connect It All
TikTok is where we meet you halfway: with quick book reviews, excerpts, quotes, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and short literary reflections. It’s a window into the WhistleTree world—and a way to draw new readers, listeners, and contributors into the bigger project.
Come for the stories. Stay for the magic. Submit your work, listen to something timeless, or read along with us.
At The WhistleTree Project, we believe stories are meant to be shared out loud—not just shelved and forgotten. Whether you're a reader rediscovering the classics, a writer honing your voice, or someone who just loves getting lost in a good story, there's a place for you here.
We offer chapter-by-chapter read-alouds, curated book lists, literary insights, craft-focused reflections on writing, and a platform for original fiction, nonfiction, and maybe even poetry. Our goal is to make literature more accessible, more joyful, and more alive—one voice at a time.
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The WhistleTree Project on Substack
If you want it in writing, head over to our Substack, where we publish weekly(ish) newsletters that explore the transformative power of stories—both reading them and writing them.
Jack and Jill
Join WhistleTree for our first feature read-aloud: Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott! This heartwarming classic for middle-grade and up, blends friendship, resilience, and life's lessons in a delightful story perfect for all ages. Discover why this timeless tale continues to charm readers young and old!
