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Books that support young people's social, emotional, & educational needs.

[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

My publisher, @FreeSpiritBooks, 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 #pb

[Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers]

𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 🤩

🎂 Happy Book Birthday to TIC-ERRIFIC ME, published by @FreeSpiritBooks and illustrated by Cait Brennan!!!! 🎂

Now available wherever books are sold!

#bookbirthday #pubday #picturebook #tourettesyndrome #neurodiversity

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Happy publication day to Tic-errific Me by Alicia Meyers, illustrated by Cait Brennan!

Available wherever books are sold! https://t.co/MSFgK1JJmU

[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

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 activity & was happily surprised when I received crocheted Awareness ribbons from the staff. @FreeSpiritBooks

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Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Check out all our favorite books to celebrate Pride Month: https://t.co/55n3jZ0rHx

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Educators can begin building gender-inclusive schools immediately by adjusting language, practicing respect, and reflecting on classroom routines. Read how: https://t.co/7WefFvcUyW

[🪴Christine Alemshah | Kidlit Author 🪴 @C_Alemshah]

I'm so grateful for this incredible honor! Thank you to all the #librarians who voted for Bea! 💕

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May is almost over, but we still have more books for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Today we shine the spotlight on books that support the mental health of older kids & teens.

Shop the list on
Amazon: https://t.co/jLiZmYlcKX
Bookshop: https://t.co/JsZjCb9TKM

#MHAM2026

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Every year, Children's Book Council sends books to students, teachers, and librarians across the country to vote on their favorites books . . . and we are honored to have our titles make the list!

View a searchable list of all the favorites: https://t.co/pJNaIyCuAK

[Melanie Dulaney @dulaney_melanie]

ARLO ALL OVER AGAIN by @sayurikuri @FreeSpiritBooks is a wonderful story of friendship & encouraging others to discover how wonderful some scary, unfamiliar things can be! Great illustrations, vocab & figurative language, too! Thx for sponsoring a giveaway, @tcmpub

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Closes next week! 🚨

Cosponsored with Sambasivan & Parikh, 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.

Submit your story: https://t.co/D5aamtqd5k

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These self-regulation strategies for kids including learning about and calming the brain’s threat response in the amygdala: https://t.co/mzouPSkCn4

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[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

In case you missed it on #WorldAsthmaDay, I appeared on the blog of fellow @FreeSpiritBooks author @C_Alemshah, 1 of the kindest & most talented authors I know! She'll announce the #giveaway winner for my book on May 25th!

#asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth

https://t.co/tBm9gVQY6E

[National Centre ACL @NatCentAusChLit]

We need such books, thanks @FreeSpiritBooks

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“A helpful guide that blends psychology, real-life examples, and actionable strategies. This book would be valuable for any parent, teacher, or caregiver looking to understand better and support kids who struggle with anger.”
—Library Journal on Keeping Your Cool When They Can't

[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

#SeasonsOfKidLit's @AuthorHMacht is hosting a #giveaway of my @FreeSpiritBooks #picturebook on her blog, but the May 20th entry deadline is NEARLY HERE! My interview with her for #WorldAsthmaDay will give you details. #asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #kidlit

https://t.co/emRp5smOfO

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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Today we're shining the spotlight on picture books that support children's mental health.

Shop the list on
Amazon: https://t.co/JPxZwBcsqH
Bookshop: https://t.co/g0ncilv4pk

#MHAM2026

[Jessica Whipple @Jessicawhippl17]

Thank you to @misterperry for spotting the #mentalhealthmonth display at @MTPubLib! I also see @MrSchuReads and @HalleeAdelman!

@joseebis @FreeSpiritBooks @tilburyhouse @esc_key
#mentalhealth #mham2026 #ocd #anxiety #picturebooks

[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

Back in April, @ErinDealey had me on her blog to celebrate my book birthday for #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut from @FreeSpiritBooks. I'm really proud of this interview, so check it out!
#asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #disability #kidlit #picturebooks

https://t.co/aRHgOG77lp