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Miss Bluebonnet State
2026-2027
International United Miss
A 5th Grader, author of The Buddy Bench, Pageant Queen, Girl Scout, Sister, budding actress and Child of God. But there is SO much more to me!
As your International United Miss (IUM) Texas Bluebonnet State I'm on a mission to spread Kindness and Cleft Awareness all while serving my community and being a kid.
Hi, I'm Laila.
about me
Every Smile Has a Stroy is a community service initiative founded by Laila LaRue Lewis, a young author, pageant titleholder, and advocate for kindness, inclusion, and cleft awareness.
Born with a cleft lip, Laila understands firsthand that every smile is unique and that true beauty comes from confidence, courage, and embracing what makes us different.
Through her personal journey, Laila has made it her mission to inspire children to love themselves, celebrate their differences, and treat others with kindness. Her children's book, The Buddy Bench, shares this same message by encouraging friendship, empathy, and inclusion.
Today, Laila is turning her passion into purpose with a special goa: Raise $4,000 to help fund 10 life-changing cleft surgeries through Smile Train, giving children around the world the opportunity to smile with confidence. Through book sales, fundraising events, public speaking, and community partnerships, Laila hopes to create a rupple effect of kindness while raising awareness for hicldren born with clefts.
my platform
Whether it's the Read Deed Run Program in Katy ISD, Volunteering with my Girl Scout Troop, or finding ways to serve others in my commuinty I am showing up to give to others and share a smile. Purchasing a copy of my book helps me show up in more ways.
Serve my community
my initiatives
Bring awareness to cleft smiles and the great need for cleft surgeries globally. Raising funds for 10 cleft surgeries for needing children around the world in partnership with SmileTrain.
Ambasador for Facial differences
With donor support, gift a copy of The Buddy Bench to 25 classrooms to spread it's message of inclusion and building friendships.
SPREAD KINDNESS
Sometimes it’s hard to find a friend. And sometimes it feels like everyone already has someone to play with. That’s where the buddy bench can help.
In this heartfelt story, one child learns that making friends isn’t just about waiting—it’s about being kind, being brave, and learning to enjoy your own company first.
The Buddy Bench is a reminder for kids (and grown-ups, too!) that kindness starts with you.
the buddy bench
my book
In my own words
interview with HTOWN LIVe
-dr. flores
This (BOOK) is AMAZING!
Laila is such a remarkable, talented, and incredibly thoughtful young lady.
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But with your help I can achieve my dreams! I am fundraising for participation in an internantional pageant in July 2027. International United Miss is not just any pageant. It is a scholarship pageant where confidence shines, sisterhood thrives, and every girl belongs. It is not just about crowns and sashes but pageants teach resiliance and self discipline, inspire leadership and public speaking and develop a skill of service to the community which are all the values being instilled in me right now. Donations help with travel, accomodations, training, attire and registration fees. All donations are tax deductible!
It's no secret....pageants are an investment!
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Thank you!