Goldie Hawn Teams Up with Lin Oliver to Launch Heartwarming Series: Meet ‚The After-School Kindness Crew‘!

Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn makes her mark beyond film. At 79, she joins with Lin Oliver, a respected author aged 78, to create a new children’s book series for readers aged 8 to 12. Their project, The After-School Kindness Crew, starts next spring with its first book, Pooch on the Loose.

This series sits on the warm ground of friendship, community, and kind actions. In a fourth-grade class, Tony, Mia, and River come together as a close crew. They work to spread joy with each kind act. The first book mixes fun and adventure in light, short episodes. One scene shows a snake that slips away; another shows a dog on the run; one moment even dresses the kids in masks as they fix a tricky situation.

The book builds in small pauses for thought. These breaks help kids stop, take a deep breath, and feel calm as they read. Goldie Hawn says these pauses let children find moments of peace and laughter. “I created these stories to show kids the power of kindness while giving them moments to laugh and feel at ease,” she shared.

Hawn works for children in more ways. She started the Goldie Hawn Foundation to support youth mental health through the MindUP program. MindUP builds self-talk, care for others, and ways to manage stress. Its ideas fit well with those found in The After-School Kindness Crew. Lin Oliver, who has written over 65 books for kids, agreed. “It is a joy to write about three unique kids who show these values every day,” she said.

Oliver has a strong past with hits like the Hank Zipzer series written with Henry Winkler. This new series is set to spark young readers to be kinder in their day-to-day lives. The books mix fun, laughter, and lessons in small, neat steps.

The After-School Kindness Crew #1: Pooch on the Loose comes to stores on May 5, 2026, and you can pre-order it now. This promising series not only fills young minds with fun but also grows their social and emotional skills, making it a bright star in children’s literature.

For parents and young readers seeking stories that value kindness with clear and fun messages, Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver’s latest work is a fresh and timely choice.