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“Every chapter builds on the last. My next chapter starts here.”


Bella R. Lamin


My Why

As a teen author & leader, writing gave me a voice to inspire others. I live by the motto, “Never throw it away.” It’s a reminder not only in writing, but in how we care for the world around us by noticing what can be reused, rebuilt, and reimagined. My story is still being written, and I am excited for the journey.

My Resume

Welcome to Author Bella R. Lamin's Writing Portfolio

Publications

Character-building books inspire virtues like gratitude, compassion, respect, perseverance, encouragement, self-control, integrity, wisdom, and courage. Each shape who I am and the kind of leader I choose to be.  


  • Gratitude: The Christmas Lesson (2024)
  • Toby and Buzz: A Forager Guard’s Quest (2026)
  • 🐝 BEE on the lookout for the next adventure in my moral focus series for kids! (2027)

Education

  • New Garden Friends School, Greensboro, NC - Class of 2025 - Honors Studies & Service Learning guided by Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.
  • Dual enrollment at Guilford Technical Community College, 45 Credits
  • NC State University - Freshman, Fall 2026
  • Major: Environmental Engineering

Honors & Awards

  • 2026 Character Award & Member Spotlight - Top Teens of America
  • GTCC President’s List (Dual Enrollment)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member - Top 10% 
  • National Heritage Academies CollegeBound Scholarship Recipient (Moral Focus) 
  • Bishop Bryan J. Pierce, Sr. Community Scholarship (Service)
  • Alpha Beta Community Scholarship (Service)
  • William Bryant Evans & Lucy Teague Evans Memorial Scholarship (Service)
  • Mrs. Top Teen of America, Area IV Regional Representative - Service & Leadership
  • YMCA Member Spotlight - “Shining Example of Dedication & Inspiration” 

Leadership & Activities

  • Top Teens of America, Guilford Chapter - Secretary/Director of Operations (2021-2025)
  • NC A&T Summer High School Transportation Institute - Selected Participant (2024)
  • Quaker Youth Leadership National Conference - School Representative (2024-2025)
  • NGFS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference - Participant (2023-2025)
  • Be Great Foundation App Development Camp - Participant (2024)
  • American Association of University Women STEM Conference - Participant (2025)
  • NGFS Graduation Junior Marshal (2025)
  • NAACP - Member (2022–2026)
  • Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Youth Group (2022–2025)
  • YMCA - Member (2022–2025)
  • Top Teens SAFETY Series & National Leadership Conference - Participant (2022-2025)

Community Service

Community Service

Completed 300+ High School Hours

  • American Heart Association Community Health Events
  • Camden Health & Maple Grove Resident Engagement & Donations
  • City of Greensboro Hat & Coat Drive
  • Goodwill & Freedom House Thrift Store Donation Sorting
  • March of Dimes & St. Jude Fundraisers
  • National Black Theater Festival Usher
  • National Domestic Violence Awareness
  • Open Door & Urban Ministries Food & Toiletries Distribution
  • Red Dog Farms & Horse Power Animal Care & Clean Up
  • Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing
  • Ronald McDonald House Soda Tab Collection Campaign
  • School Book Readings & Donations - NC, Sierra Leone & Liberia
  • Top Teens Volunteer Recruitment
  • United Negro College Fund & NAACP Fundraising
  • YMCA & Local Community Clean Up, Food & Toy Drives


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