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Texas Jr PreTeen
2025-2026
International United Miss
A 4th 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 current reigning International United Miss (IUM) Texas Jr-Preteen 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
Laila LaRue's Kindness K.R.E.W. is all about Kids Recognizing Everyone's Worth and celebrating our differences. I have 3 main focus areas for 2025-2026.
Author a book about my experiences with kindness on the playground in hopes of encouraging others who struggle to make friends.
Be kind on the playground.
2.
Find opportunities to volunteer monthly as a member of Student Council, a Girl Scout or in partnership with other title holders giving my time to help others in need.
Be kind to my community.
1.
Bring awareness to cleft smiles and the great need for cleft surgeries globally. Champion a Cleft Symposium event for local cleft kids to build a sense of commuinty and find encouragement along they way.
Be an ambassador for facial differencies.
3.
my platform
Are you a Houston-area pageant queen with a heart for service? Join the Sash Sisters Service Krew to collaborate on meaningful service projects. You may propose your own initiative or volunteer to support a fellow queen’s project.
sash sisters service krew
my initiatives
Do you enjoy pageantry? Join me as a guest on Keepin’ It Teal for a fun, fast-paced 60-second speed interview. Your segment will be featured on Instagram Reels, giving audiences everywhere the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your pageant journey.
keepin' it talk show
Interested in a special reading of The Buddy Bench? Request a personalized reading experience designed to inspire kindness, inclusion, and meaningful conversation about inclusion and being kind to yourself - best for children and communities.
request an author's visit
teal
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
-dr. flores
This (BOOK) is AMAZING!
Laila is such a remarkable, talented, and incredibly thoughtful young lady.
coming soon!
media
But with your help I can achieve my dreams! I am fundraising for participation in an internantional pageant in July 2026. 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!
Support my pageant
journey
We'll be in touch soon!
Thank you!