authzed
A colleague and I made a kids' picture book that introduces authorization concepts. We work at AuthZed and explain these concepts regularly. We thought it'd be fun to put them together in a format accessible and appealing to kids and grownups alike. It would also be helpful when explaining what we do for work and make a unique gift for our families. The goal was a fun story first and foremost. We aimed to present concepts accessibly but made conscious decisions to simplify, knowing we couldn't be comprehensive in a picture book format. We also wanted visually appealing illustrations, so we…
authzed launched on May 11, 2021 with 83 votes, #571 of 3,505 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.
In plain words
A picture book designed to introduce authorization and permissions concepts to children and adults. Created by AuthZed employees, the story explains how access control works through an accessible narrative with custom-illustrated artwork. The creators simplified technical concepts intentionally for the picture book format while maintaining visual appeal, using an AI-assisted custom tool to generate and refine illustrations. It serves as both an educational resource and a unique gift.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Authzed is an API service that gives developers the tools they need to build permissions into their applications without future headaches. Google, Facebook, GitHub, and Airbnb have all moved to using permissions services. Now you can, too!
Dibs and the Magic Library is a picture book with a secret: it's a gentle introduction to how permissions work. From the creators of SpiceDB.
Join Dibs, SpiceDB's resilient desert mouse mascot, on a magical adventure exploring authentication, permissions, and access control. A printed copy makes a lovely gift for curious youngfrom authzed.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
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