💙 "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

Submission guidelines and info are here! go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

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...

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

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

#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...

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

Today's the day! Our Asian Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest, cosponsored with @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social, is officially open for submissions! go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

So honored to be featured on Patricia Brown's blog talking about my traditional publishing debut, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT! What a wonderful way to start #AsthmaAwarenessMonth! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #asthmaawareness #picturebooks #pb #kidlit #childrensbooks #disability

May is #AsthmaAwarenessMonth! To celebrate, I'll be hosting the #booklaunch for my picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, on May 5th, #WorldAsthmaDay! My reading & signing event will be at the Penn State University Bookstore! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #PennState

Since it's #Mentalhealthawareness Month, can I introduce you to I THINK I THINK A LOT? It's a book about finding something good on the underside of something troubling, which is actually what I did when I mined my own kid journal (here at left) to write the book. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social

NEW PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD! 🩰💌✨ I love this sweet postcard from Jen. 💃 I SPARK LIKE LIGHTNING Author: @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social Illustrator: Sue Teodoro Publisher: @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Read the entire postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/i-spark-like... #amreading #kidlit

To mark the end of release week of my traditional publishing debut, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, I filmed an #unboxing of my new author copies that came in the mail! #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks #asthma #nonfiction #disabilitybooks #pb #space #authorlife

I had a blast at my 1st book signing at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference! I loved sharing the Disability Books for Kids series from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social with librarians, booksellers, & fellow authors! Thanks, PSLA, for making me feel so welcome! #PSLA52 #asthma

🚨Submissions open May 4🚨 The Asian Voices Contest sponsored by Sambasivan & Parikh and Free Spirit Publishing/TCM aims to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children’s stories written by and about people of Asian heritage. go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

On the road for two school visits in Chambersburg, PA I stopped to visit the Storywalk for I THINK I THINK A LOT. Thank you to Franklin County Library Assn for sharing our book during #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

I feel so grateful that @storytimesprint.bsky.social reviewed my debut picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social! Thanks for such a stellar endorsement!🌟 #asthma #picturebook #picturebooks #kidlit #pb #disability #disabilitybooks #nonfiction #space

New writing contest! 🚨 Cosponsored w/ @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social, the Asian Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest's mission is to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children's stories written by & about Asian heritage people. Details: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

Today's the day! Happy book birthday, My Life as an Asthmanaut!

👀Looky, looky! A new #PictureBookPostcard! 💌❤️✨ Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures Written by @christinealemshah.bsky.social Illustrated by Dream Chen Published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Read Bea's postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/beas-balikba... #kidlit #writingcommunity

Teacher Created Materials Announces New Imprint buff.ly/wkykYtG

A friend spotted I THINK I THINK A LOT at Barnes & Noble *facing out,* *with a shelf talker,* and I'm delighted! :D @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

Congrats to the winners of the 2025 Latino Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored with Con Todo Press! More details and excerpts of the winning stories here: www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/latino-voice... @mkimwrites.bsky.social

This year, I decided to start doing book reviews on my socials. First up, @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social! I received an ARC of Jake’s picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, that will be published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social soon! Read the comments for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

I just got my first copy of my book, Uncommonly Curious, Eternally Autistic. It’s exciting to hold it in my hands! Uncommonly Curious, Eternally Autistic is part of a set of own voice picture books about disability! Enjoy this tiny video with music by Mohamed Sharhabil. @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social

I received an advanced copy of My Life as an Asthmanaut by Jake Lockett, & highly recommend this book! It empowers children to take control of their asthma in an imaginative, kid-friendly way. It's coming in April! 😊 @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

I work with such talented individuals which typically make nearly every day better. I love #PB's and I especially love them with great art. Excited to see @cpark.bsky.social tied to this relevant and timely book by @mbgriffinbooks.bsky.social YOUR COZY CASTLE @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #SEL

Q&A with Mary Rand Hess and Randy Preston about their new children's book series, MINI-MUSICAL TALES FROM BIRD MOUNTAIN SCHOOL. tinyurl.com/26rvm5e4

This past Friday Charlotte Country Day School in NC invited me to speak as their Distinguished Diversity Author for this year. It was an honor to share I THINK I THINK A LOT and talk about how having #OCD inspired me. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

Thank you @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for highlighting Mabel's Mitzvah in your rights report. I've loved working with @freespiritbooks.bsky.social and can't wait to show everyone Yaara's beautiful artwork.

I'll be flying to Charlotte this week! I was invited to speak about the people who make books, and to share I THINK I THINK A LOT with Country Day School students and many public schools, too. Illust. by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, pub. by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

REVIEW: Affirming Neurodiversity to Support Every Student. "Neurodiversity Affirming Schools" encourages us to reevaluate our practices and consider neurodiversity as a permanent, valuable component of equitable education. #edusky @freespiritbooks.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52739/affirm...

Wow, I'm delighted that Parents featured I THINK I THINK A LOT in a piece about books celebrating neurodiversity. Many other titles across all kidlit age categories are included--too many to tag! @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

I THINK I THINK A LOT bears the message that sometimes on the underside of something bad there is something good. This photo proves that idea on the meta level... #ocdawarenessweek #ocd #anxiety #kidlit #picturebook @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

It's #OCDAwarenessWeek so I'll share poet and author Jordan Scott's very kind blurb about I THINK I THINK A LOT. It's inspired by my own #OCD. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

Q&A with Christine Alemshah about her new children's picture book, BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES. tinyurl.com/4eb86s9m @christinealemshah.bsky.social

Sunday was a blast at the Baltimore Book Festival 📚 @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

Join me at the Baltimore Book Festival this Sunday, September 14. Making a Difference Starts with Me Sun, September 14 at 1pm Kids Stage at 30th St (Corner of Barclay & 30) @freespiritbooks.bsky.social