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Invite Ms. Bettina to your community
Ms. Bettina brings a real story of kindness — not a theory about it. Children hear how one family, seven dollars and one decision to help grew into a movement, then practise an act of kindness before they leave the room.
Every presentation is adapted to the age group, audience size and event format.
Programs
What a visit can look like
Choose one, or combine a few. Length and content flex to your schedule.
Author reading
Ms. Bettina reads from the series, then opens it up for questions. Works for one class or a full assembly.
Kindness assembly
A whole-school session about noticing who needs help — and what to actually do about it.
Classroom workshop
A smaller group works through a kindness activity together and leaves with something they made.
Family literacy night
An evening event for children and parents together, with reading, activities and books available.
Youth leadership session
For older children: how to organise a project, recruit help and follow through.
Community or festival appearance
A booth or stage appearance with readings, signings and activities for families passing by.
Who she works with
Audiences
- Elementary and primary schools
- Public and school libraries
- Boys & Girls Clubs and youth programs
- After-school and summer programs
- Churches and faith organizations
- Nonprofits and community groups
- Book festivals and family fun days
- Corporate community-impact events
What’s included
Every visit comes with the same things
- A reading from the Kindness Is Magic series
- The real story behind the books — told at the right level for the age group
- An interactive kindness activity children complete on the spot
- Question time with Ms. Bettina
- Printable activity sheets for teachers to use afterwards
- Books available for purchase and signing, if you want them
Children leave having done something kind, not just heard about it.
Formats
- In person — Central Florida and beyond
- Virtual — for classrooms further away
- Single class, year group or full assembly
- Half-day and full-day visits
- Evening family events
Based in Celebration, Florida. Travel outside the region can be arranged.
Why schools book her
It connects to what you are already teaching
Character education
Kindness, empathy, respect and responsibility — with a concrete example behind each one.
Social-emotional learning
Recognising feelings, including others, and acting on what you notice.
Reading month
An author visit with a story children want to finish, plus take-home material.
Service learning
A natural launch point for a class or school-wide community project.
Booking
What to tell us
Send these details and Ms. Bettina will come back with availability and a recommendation for the format.
- Your organization and location
- Preferred dates and times
- Age group and approximate number of children
- Event type — assembly, classroom, evening, festival
- Whether you would like books available
- Anything specific you want the children to take away
Questions
Before you book
How far will Ms. Bettina travel?
She is based in Celebration, Florida and regularly visits schools and organizations across Central Florida. Travel further afield can be arranged — just ask.
Do you offer virtual visits?
Yes. Virtual sessions work well for single classrooms and for organizations outside Florida.
How long is a typical visit?
Anywhere from a 30-minute classroom reading to a full-day programme. Most school assemblies run 45 to 60 minutes.
What does it cost?
It depends on the format, travel and length. Get in touch with your details and you will get a straight answer quickly.
Can we sell books at the event?
Yes. Books can be made available for purchase and signing, and bulk pricing is available if the school orders in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
A space with seating, and a microphone if the group is large. Everything else travels with her.
Give your children a story they will act on
Ms. Bettina has spent years showing families that someone cares. She would like to show your children that they can be that someone.
Kindness Starts Here