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I spent National Book Lovers Day yesterday taking a trip an hour from home to The Watershed Journal in Brookville, PA for an author event! It was worth it, as I got to share MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT for the 1st time with loving family! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #asthma

Save the date! My 1st book signing for MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT post- #DisabilityPrideMonth will be held at The Watershed Journal at 3 PM on August 9th in Brookville, Pennsylvania! There will be a reading of my book, too! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #asthma

I was met with a CROWD of listeners of all ages at my author reading of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT for Moshannon Valley Elementary's last "UnEarth a Story" summer library session! I've never passed out so many bookmarks in my life! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #asthma

Amazon is doing a MAJOR sale of my book! Do you know that the Kindle edition of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social is only $6.86? Buy today & you'll get my educational #picturebook directly into your hands instantly! #kidlit #pb #asthma www.amazon.com/My-Life-Asth...

My Life as an Asthmanaut: A book about asthma (Disability Books for Kids)

Amazon.com: My Life as an Asthmanaut: A book about asthma (Disability Books for Kids) eBook : Lockett, Jake: Tienda Kindle

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I'm ending #DisabilityPrideMonth with a new interview on the blog of @staceystories.bsky.social, where I discussed #picturebook promotion & how I landed celebrity endorsements for MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #asthma www.staceybennettramirez.com/blog/my-life...

My Life As An Asthmanaut: Interview with Author Jake Lockett — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit

Hello, friends, thanks for joining us today! I’m so glad you’re here. July is Disability Pride Month , and as part of the celebration I’m delighted to chat with author Jake Lockett about his boo...

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#DisabilityPrideMonth is in full swing, so I'd love to share a new interview I did on @jenanbenton.bsky.social's Simply 7 Blog! Read about the start of my #writing journey & my advice for aspiring #picturebook creators! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #pb jenabenton.com/2026/07/10/s...

Simply 7 with Jake Lockett: MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? What better way to celebrate than with this book?

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I had a ROARING good author event during Shaw Public Library's Unearth a Story program! I received 1 of my largest turnouts as I read MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, met familiar & new faces, & signed books (as well as a newspaper clipping). Can't wait to return! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #pb

I was able to place an ad for MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social in the Bargain Sheet, thanks to funding I received from PA Creative Industries, powered by the PA Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of PA and the National Endowment for the Arts!

Debut picture book launch ✔️ Favorite independent bookstore ✔️ Favorite people ✔️ Head to the blog to read all about the launch of TIC-ERRIFIC ME! :) @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @eastcitybooks.bsky.social #ticerrificme #neurodiversity #tourettes #debut #pb www.byaliciameyers.com/blog/a-tic-e...

A Tic-errific Book Launch! — Alicia Meyers

Launching Tic-errific Me was a dream come true! This post captures the heart behind the celebration of my debut picture book in Washington, DC, filled with behind-the-scenes moments, memories, frien...

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Thank you everyone for your votes in the first round! 🌟 Bea is a finalist in the SCWBI Crystal Kite Awards California & Hawaii division. Thanks for your support. If this book resonates, I'd be so honored to have your vote in the finals!! Voting open through July 17th. www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite...

💙 "Why Are All the Numbers Jumbled?" by Korie Leigh & illustrated by Andrea Altamirano, out 9/15! A thoughtful #OwnVoices story about dyscalculia that celebrates unique strengths and seamlessly weaves practical strategies throughout. #WhyAreAllTheNumbersJumbled @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #KidLit

What a stellar day I had at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library in Bellwood, PA yesterday! I'm incredibly thankful I got to read my debut picture book, My Life as an Asthmanaut, to such a special and kind story-timer! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebook #pb #disability

Q&A with Lisa Johnston Hancock about her new children's picture book, SANTIAGO AND GREAT BEAR. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/06/q-wi... @lisajhancock.bsky.social

Don't miss author @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social sharing his inspiration and insight into his empowering debut PB - My Life as an Asthmanaut. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Adriana Predoi @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #interview #kidlit #asthma #empowering 📚👍

Looking to freshen up your TBR pile? 📚✨ TIC-ERRIFIC ME is featured on the @cbcbooks.bsky.social June Hot Off the Press list! See the full lineup here: cbcbooks.org #BookBuzz #kidlit #ClassroomLibrary #MustRead #ReadingList #CBCHotOffThePress @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

NEW BOOK MAIL! Love this postcard about a girl with Tourette syndrome who realizes tics are part of what makes her terrific! 🎸🎶💌 TIC-ERRIFIC ME Words: @byaliciameyers.bsky.social Pictures: Cait Brennan Publisher: @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Read the postcard: aprilberrybooks.com/tic-errific-...

MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT came out 2 months ago! So far, I: Did a signing at a librarian conference. Hosted my book launch & 1st library reading. Did a newspaper interview. Had an influencer review my book. Appeared in 8 blogs/features. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

My publisher, @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, has just revealed another major endorsement for #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut in their newsletter! This time, it's from Peter Vanderkaay, the BRONZE & GOLD-winning #Olympic swimmer from #TeamUSA! #Olympics #Olympian #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #disabilitybooks

𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 🤩 🎂 Happy Book Birthday to TIC-ERRIFIC ME, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Cait Brennan!!!! 🎂 Now available wherever books are sold! #bookbirthday #pubday #picturebook #tourettesyndrome #neurodiversity

I ended #AsthmaAwarenessMonth by doing my 1st reading of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, which was at the Hiller Family Memorial Library in Houtzdale, PA! I also did an asthma-related activity & was happily surprised when I received crocheted Awareness ribbons from the staff. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest

The Asian Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest is sponsored by Sambasivan & Parikh and Free Spirit Publishing.

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Unpublished or self-published authors of Asian heritage, submit your board/picture book manuscripts to the Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest🌸 Submissions close May 31. Winning entries will receive cash prizes and a chance to be published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

3-2-1-BOOK MAIL! 🚀💌✨ This week's Picture Book Postcard from Jacob the Asthmanaut is out of this world! MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Words: @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social Pictures: Adriana Predoi Published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Read the entire postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/my-life-as-a...

Thank you to Adam Perry for spotting the #mentalhealthmonth display at Manheim Township Public Library! I also see @mrschureads.bsky.social :) @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social #mentalhealth #mham2026 #ocd #anxiety #picturebooks

Awesome news! #Asthma influencer Mia Fritsch-Anderson of nonprofit Choose to Breathe just reviewed my new #picturebook on Instagram! Thanks! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut #kidlit #childrensbooks #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #disability #disabilitybooks share.google/ZnNdZjOqfGLf...

Mia Fritsch-Anderson on Instagram: "Today I have a review of a brand new book for kids about #asthma from author Jake Lockett! Check out ‘My Life as an Asthmanaut’ available through @freespiritpublish...

295 likes, 0 comments - miarosefa_choosetobreathe on May 11, 2026: "Today I have a review of a brand new book for kids about #asthma from author Jake Lockett! Check out ‘My Life as an Asthmanaut’ avai...

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I had a blast being interviewed by @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social! So many fun questions! I got to talk about #writing, #NewZealand, & #RLStine! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #disability #disabilitybooks #nonfiction #blog #authors

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#kidlit author @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social joined us for our new interview about writing and books! His marvelous picture book, My Life as an Asthmanaut, explores coping strategies for asthma. Please follow, share, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/jake-lo... #blog #writers #authors

The #PennState Bookstore was such a memorable location for my #booklaunch on May 5th, #WorldAsthmaDay! Look at that stellar table covered with copies of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT! The booksellers were some of the kindest people I've ever met. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks

I loved being interviewed by fellow @freespiritbooks.bsky.social author @christinealemshah.bsky.social on #WorldAsthmaDay about my debut #picturebook, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT! Check it out! tinyurl.com/GYWJakeLockett #asthma #kidlit #disabilty #writing #authorlife

Creator Interview: Jake Lockett sharing his debut picture book, My Life as an Asthmanaut

Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting 2026 Creator Interviews blog series. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys.  I&#8…

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#WorldAsthmaDay is #asthma's own personal holiday! To celebrate this day and the release of my #picturebook, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, here's my new interview with the #SeasonsOfKidLit blog! Thanks, @authorhmacht.bsky.social! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...

Celebrate World Asthma Day with Jake Lockett!

Hi readers, writers, and asthmanauts of all kinds! 🌬️💙 May 5th is World Asthma Day, and we're celebrating with the wonderful author Jake Lockett and his heartfelt and inspiring new book, My Life as an...

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I THINK I THINK A LOT is currently ranked #174 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations. This is the lowest it's been since launch in 2023! AND it has 4.8 stars. I'm grateful it's still being discovered by readers. ❤️ @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social