Speaking

Speaking Engagement

Words That Ripple. Stories That Heal.

Kristi Cruise is an award-winning author, educator, and speaker known for blending literacy, movement, and heart-centered storytelling into unforgettable experiences for children and adults alike.

Whether she's leading a school assembly, speaking to educators about engagement strategies, or sharing her journey from TV news anchor to literacy innovator, Kristi’s talks inspire reflection, empowerment, and action.

She believes in the transformative power of stories—and that every child holds a library within.

Speaking Topics Include:

Literacy & Education

• Books That Flip the Script
  Helping reluctant readers fall in love with stories through creative, brain-engaging books.

• Living Libraries®
  How to grow a generation of readers, leaders, and ripple makers. (Scholarship for The LiLi Key books and Keys available for Title I Classrooms thanks ot our sponsors at Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Foundation and BLOC, Business Leaders of Charlotte.)

• The LiYo Literacy Yoga Fusion® Method
  Movement, breath, and brain science for deeper reading comprehension and classroom focus.

Healing Through Story

• Healing Through Story
  How the right books can help children process big feelings and build emotional resilience.

• Every Child a Living Library
  Unlocking identity and imagination through inclusive, reflective storytelling.

• From Broadcast to Book Tour
  Kristi’s inspiring journey from television to literacy innovator and nonprofit founder.

Creative & Conscious Culture

• The Ripple Effect
  How one inspired action (or story!) can shift a community—or the world.

• Conscitarian™ Kids
  Playful, powerful ways to teach environmental and social impact through story.

• Creative Writing & Empowerment

• The Flip Side of Writing
  Empowering kids to become co-creators and published contributors through the Creative Kids Club.

• You Are the Story
  A motivational talk for students about unlocking their voice and writing their truth.

Audiences Served:

• Schools & Libraries (students, staff, and families)

• Teacher Trainings & Literacy Conferences

• Parent Groups & Homeschool Networks

• Nonprofit Events & Educational Podcasts

Booking Inquiries

Interested in having Kristi speak at your event, school, or on your podcast?
Contact her directly at: kristi@living-libraries.com