Kristine Benevento is an inspirational children’s author whose stories focus on family, belonging, courage, and emotional awareness. Her books—Home Is Where the Heart Is, A New Baby at Happy Gates Ranch, and Buttercup the Brave—are frequently recommended by parents and grandparents for the thoughtful conversations they spark at home.
Educators and families value her work for its gentle approach to big feelings and real-life transitions, making her stories well suited for classroom reading, family literacy events, and community programs.
Kristine is available for classroom visits, parent groups, and school events, where she offers engaging read-alouds and age-appropriate discussions centered on kindness, empathy, and belonging.
She also believes strongly in giving back and has donated large quantities of her books to respite and family-support programs, including organizations serving children in Las Vegas.
Her writing has appeared in multiple Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.
