What We’re Looking For: 

• An original illustrated ebook, comic, webtoon, or fable.

• The story must be set at a specific, real-world beach or ocean location in Hawaiʻi that is important to you.

• A creative connection to the conference theme: "Navigating Change".

• A final digital submission (e.g., PDF, Google Slides, Canva) that is approximately 8-20 pages/panels in length.

• We encourage you to take photos of your chosen location and use AI to transform them into illustrations for your story.

• Individually designed OR in a team of 2-4.

Rules for AI Use: 

• All AI-generated content (story text, character designs, illustrations, etc.) should be cited at the end of the book. Listing the tools and what you used them for will suffice.

• It is advised to use Google Gemini/Whisk. This is a HIDOE approved student AI use.

• Students are encouraged to explore advanced prompting techniques to create consistent characters and unique visual styles. A full prompting guide is available HERE.

Submission:

Reference our scoring rubric HERE

Challenge Criteria:

Storytelling and Narrative:

• How compelling and original is the story?

• How strongly does it connect to the chosen hyperlocal location and the theme "Navigating Change"?

Visual Artistry and Creativity:

• How effective and consistent are the AI-generated visuals?

• Do the illustrations enhance the narrative and create a distinct mood or style?

Technical Execution with Gemini:

• How well did the solution demonstrate skillful use of Gemini for both text and image generation?

• Is there evidence of creative prompting and exploration of the tool's capabilities?

Overall Impact:

• How well does the project come together as a cohesive and polished piece?

Submit your completed solution HERE by Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:59 pm HST