🌟 Sponsor a Child — The 485 Children's Mission

Help Us Place 485 Books Into the Hands of Children Nationwide

Every child deserves to feel safe, confident, and supported on a school bus or anywhere.

The 485 Children's Mission was created to place 485 copies of Kobe the Koala and the School Bus Mission into the hands of children across the country — helping them build confidence, emotional connection, and safety awareness through storytelling.

When you sponsor a book, you are not just giving a child a story.

You are giving encouragement.

You are giving reassurance.

You are giving comfort.

One story can change how a child feels about themselves.

❤️ Why This Mission Matters

Kobe the Koala and the School Bus Mission was inspired by real experiences and created with love to help children:

• Feel more confident riding the school bus
  
• Learn safe and respectful behavior
  
• Understand kindness and responsibility
  
• Build emotional awareness and courage
  
• Experience comfort through storytelling
  

Your sponsorship directly places a book into the hands of a child who can benefit from positive encouragement and connection.

📚 Sponsorship Opportunities

The retail value of each book is $18.99.

Sponsorship pricing includes:

✔ The autographed book

✔ Shipping and handling

✔ Mission distribution support

✔ Author signature

✔ Program administration

✔ An extra treat for the child

🌟 Bronze Sponsor — Sponsor 5 Children

$100 — Helps place books directly into the hands of five children: Contributes to building confidence, safety awareness, and emotional growth: Recognition as a supporter of the 485 Children's Mission: Social media appreciation

🌟 Silver Sponsor — Sponsor 12 Children

$250 — Support 12 Children: Provides books for a small group of children or program participants: Supports literacy, emotional development, and positive behavior education: Digital Certificate of Community Impact: Social media appreciation acknowledgment

🌟 Gold Sponsor — Sponsor 25 Children

$500 — Support 25 Children. Helps reach an entire classroom or youth group: Recognition as a Community Support Sponsor: Featured appreciation on social media platforms: Physical Certificate of Community Impact

🌟 Platinum Sponsor — Sponsor 50 Children

$1,000 — Support 50 Children. Provides books for multiple classrooms or community programs: Recognition as a Gold Sponsor of the 485 Children's Mission: Logo or name placement on website sponsor page: Social media appreciation: Physical Certificate of Community Impact

🌟 Diamond Sponsor- Sponsor 100+ Children

$2,000+ — Sponsor a School or Community Program Supports large-scale impact for schools, organizations, or communities: Recognition as a Community Champion Sponsor: Prominent logo or name placement on website: Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media: Certificate of Community Impact: Video Shoutout as a leader in supporting children’s literacy and wellness

Diamond Sponsors help expand the reach of the 485 Children Mission by supporting larger groups, classrooms, schools, or community programs. Your contribution directly places books into the hands of children who can benefit from encouragement, confidence, and connection through storytelling.

You may choose any amount that feels meaningful to you.

Suggested Impact Amounts

• $100 — Support 5 children
  
• $250 — Support 12 children
  
• $500 — Support 25 children
  
• $1,000 — Support 50 children
  
• $2,000+ — Sponsor a school or community program

🏆 Sponsor Recognition

Sponsors are impact partners.

Sponsors may receive:

• Recognition on our website
  
• Social media appreciation posts
  
• Certificate of community impact
  
• Opportunity to dedicate books in honor of someone
  
• Acknowledgment as a literacy and wellness supporter
  

We are grateful for every sponsor who joins this mission.

📦 Where Sponsored Books Go

Sponsored books may be distributed to:

• Schools and classrooms
  
• Community organizations
  
• Youth programs
  
• Families in need
  
• Literacy initiatives
  
• Children across the United States
  

Sponsorship FAQ

Why does sponsorship cost $20 per child if the book is $18.99?

Sponsorship supports more than the book itself. It helps cover distribution, program coordination, and outreach to ensure books reach children who will benefit most.

Just $20 places a book into the hands of a child. 📚

Are sponsorships donations?

Sponsorships are community partnerships that support children through literacy and school confidence initiatives. Many businesses participate as part of their community outreach efforts.

How are sponsored books distributed?

Books are provided to daycare programs, elementary schools, and community organizations to support children and families.

Can I choose how many children to sponsor?

Yes. You may sponsor any amount.

Examples:

• $100 — 5 children
  
• $250 — 12 children
  
• $500 — 25 children
  
• $1,000 — 50 children
  
• $2,000 — 100 children
  
• Custom — Any number of children
  

Do sponsors receive recognition?

Yes. Sponsors may receive website recognition, social media acknowledgment, and a Certificate of Community Impact depending on sponsorship level.

Our goal is simple — reach children who will benefit from encouragement and confidence-building stories.

💛 A Message From the Author

“As a grandmother and children’s author, I created Kobe to bring comfort, connection, and encouragement to children. Knowing that this mission can reach children across the country means everything to me. Thank you for being part of something meaningful.”

Annette Bentley-Smith

Author & Creator of Kobe’s Story-Time Plush-Tales

AnneCorp Literary Works LLC

🚀 Call to Action

❤️ Sponsor a Child Today

📚 Help Us Reach 485 Children

🐨 Be Part of the Mission

📚 Just $20 places a book into the hands of a child.