A bright story. A meaningful classroom experience.
Invite author Hala Dabboussy for an interactive visit celebrating kindness, confidence, and what makes every child unique.
For teachers, librarians, and school communities ready to help children let their light shine.
“Hala was delightful, engaging, and passionate about her message, captivating students with her meaningful story and vibrant illustrations. Her storytelling brought Goldie to life, keeping students engaged, attentive, and hanging on every word.”
Danielle McLennan
Middle & Elementary Division Assistant Principal
St. John’s Episcopal School
“It was a pleasure to work with Hala. She did a great job interacting with the children. After the sessions, teachers selected 12 students to have lunch with her and ask questions. It was a wonderfully enriching experience.”
Librarian
Deer Park Independent School District
Interactive read-aloud with author Hala Dabboussy.
A confidence-building activity that invites students to celebrate their unique qualities.
Conversations about kindness and the ways children can share their light.
Classroom or library sessions, with book signing available.
Ask about the Kindness Package: a Goldie plushie, storybook, and coloring book for the classroom, plus a storybook for each student.
Planning for several classrooms? Share your classroom count and student numbers so Hala can prepare a tailored proposal.
I’m Hala Dabboussy, author of Goldie the Very Bright Light and founder of Harmony Over Hustle.
Goldie began as a project given to me by my speech pathologist during rehab after I suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. What started as part of my recovery became a story I wanted to share with children.
I wish I’d had a story like Goldie when I was being made fun of at school—a reminder that being different doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. That’s why my school visits are about kindness, confidence, and helping children embrace what makes them unique.
Email info@harmonyoverhustle.net with your school name, location, preferred dates, grade levels, number of classrooms, and approximate student count.
Hala will discuss availability, visit format, book arrangements, and a proposal for your school.
Keep exploring the separate Books page for the Goldie collection and Hala’s other titles. Families may order online; on-campus book arrangements require school approval.
Try these simple classroom conversation starters:
My bright quality: Invite students to name or draw something that makes them unique.
Kindness in action: Ask, “What is one kind thing we can do for someone today?”
A light I see in you: Invite students to share a kind observation about a classmate, with teacher guidance.
1. Tell us about your school. Send your preferred dates, grade levels, classroom count, and approximate student numbers.
2. Shape your visit. Discuss the session format, schedule, books, classroom package, and proposal with Hala.
3. Get ready to shine. Introduce Goldie, collect students’ questions, and coordinate book arrangements before the visit.
Yes—share the number of classrooms and students so Hala can discuss a suitable schedule and proposal.
Include your students’ grades in your inquiry. Confirm the age fit and session length with Hala before booking.
Ask about student storybooks and the Kindness Package. Quantities, pricing, signing, and delivery arrangements are confirmed in your proposal.
Introduce the story, invite children to think about kindness and their unique qualities, and collect a few questions for Hala. Coordinate the room, schedule, and book distribution in advance.
Use the school visit button to email Hala. Your visit is confirmed once the details are agreed.