Sunrise Drive Elementary School

"It doesn't matter what people are saying about you, what matters is what you believe about you."

~Gina Casazza

My Mission is to help others understand the true meaning of belonging, & know that they really, truly do belong through my book & activities. "

“You Really Truly Do Belong," is more than just a story. It's a powerful tool that nurtures self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence in children, teaching them that they are enough and they unquestionably belong, just as they are.

5 Facts About Gina Casazza

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Navy SEAL Training

She's trained with a Navy SEAL

She's voluntarily been kidnapped

She's opened for Nick Swardson

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She's conquered her fear of snakes

10 years after she went deaf in her left ear, she regained a majority of it back

Gina’s interaction with the students made them feel just what the character in her book felt — You Really, Truly Do Belong.”

LeeAnne Sears (St. James Elementary)

In-Person Author Visits

  • Booking Reading or Digital Movie screening (We could also do both!)

  • 60 min. speaking

  • 1 signed book for your school library

  • Reading/Writing Activities based on each grade level around the theme of the book!

Signature Topics

  • Understanding the True Meaning of Belonging

  • Being your Authentic-Self

  • Shifting your Mindset

  • Increasing Self-Motivation

Virtual Author Visits

  • Everything included during an in-person, but virtual.

  • The signed book will be mailed out before the visit so the students can read along with me!

  • Zoom or Google Meet

“Gina’s engaging & lively presentation style immediately resonated with the students, creating an atmosphere of excitement & intrigue.”

~ Traci Satterfield (Horry County. Schools)

All speakings & events are highly customizable! All presentations are highly customizable per audience. For pricing, questions, and booking please fill out the contact form, email: YouReallyTrulyDoBelong@gmail.com or call me: (631) 790-2829

“Gina is very energetic & creative in how she approaches each speaking apperance.”

~Katherine Rush (Mt. Zion Elementary)