Traveling Caravan

A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Kristin writes a novella called Traveling Caravan, Growing Up Under The Big Top, about her father, Harold Schmidt, and his adventures with the Schmidt Family Circus. She weaves her experiences on the traveling carnival across South Dakota into the story. This memoir takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the author’s childhood, spent immersed in the vibrant world of carnivals, circuses, and life on the road in a caravan.

Rosalita Spreads Kindness

Readers are welcomed into the vibrant world of the Schmidt Family Circus—a place where joy, friendship, and acts of kindness take center stage. Follow Rosalita, a gentle elephant with a loving spirit, as she delights children and shares a message of compassion with every town she visits. From performing daring tricks to forming unbreakable bonds, Rosalita demonstrates that kindness is the greatest act of all. Alongside her circus friends—Tommy the lion, Sally the bear, Tojo the wonder dog, and more—she encourages children to dream big, care deeply, and always smile.

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