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Miss Bluebonnet State
2026-2027
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 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
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 2026-2027 to promote the idea that Every Smile has a Story.
With donor support, gift a copy of The Buddy Bench to 25 classrooms to spread it's message of inclusion and building friendshipts.
Spread inclusion in classrooms
2.
Complete 100 acts to share a smile this school year.
Be kind to my community.
1.
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.
Be an ambassador for facial differencies.
3.
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
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
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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 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!