About the Book
A Story That Starts Conversations
How We Got Cyber Smart follows the adventures of two kids — Olivia and Jack — as they navigate the online world and face cyberbullying head-on.
It tells the story of how they became cyber smart and stood up to their online bully. The book provides practical advice to parents and children on how to protect themselves online and be kind on the internet.
The Story · Meet the Characters
OLIVIA
Smart, curious, and always asking questions. When Olivia starts getting nasty messages online, she knows something isn't right — and she's brave enough to do something about it.
The Story · Characters
JACK
Olivia's twin brother, Jack is brave, funny, and always has her back — especially when things get tough online. Together they figure out the right thing to do.
The Story · Characters
THE FAMILY
Olivia and Jack's parents play a key role in the story — showing that talking to a trusted adult is always the right move when something feels wrong online.
Praise
"A wonderful story told through the eyes of a child. My son gasped when 'Joey Hoops' sent that message — it sparked the most important conversation we've had."
— Nathan Reynolds, Southern FM
"A beautiful and necessary book. Every classroom and every home should have a copy."
— Amanda-Jayne Turner
"Finally a book that makes cyber safety accessible for young children. Highly recommended."
— Dr. Georgie Bancroft
"We read it together every week. My kids now know exactly what to do if something feels wrong online."
— Amazon Customer
Press
In the Media
Southern FM
Hear & There Podcast
We all grew up aware of 'stranger danger' but kids nowadays have to be wary of online threats too. Lisa joins us to talk about keeping kids safe online.
Family Zone
Family Zone Blog
Talk to kids about cyber safety so they listen — Lisa Rothfield-Kirschner shares expert advice on starting the conversation at home.
YouTube
Read Aloud — Full Book
Listen to the full story of How We Got Cyber Smart read aloud — perfect for sharing with your kids at home or in the classroom.
The Author
Lisa Rothfield-Kirschner
Lisa is a Melbourne-based author, mother of two, and passionate about educating families about online safety. After watching her own children navigate the online world, she wrote How We Got Cyber Smart to give parents and children a warm, accessible way to open the conversation about cyber safety.
Lisa has developed cyber safety content for the NSW Department of Education, Cool.org and the Women In Security magazine. She was nominated for the 'Unsung Hero' Australian Women in Security Award in 2021.
Get Your Copy
Available now on Amazon