Release Week Highlights!

The week of my book release was wild! I'm still processing all the cool things that happened. I'm being brutally honest when I say that it was a week I'll never forget. Here, I'll be sharing the highlights, while saving my big trip to the 2026 PSLA conference for the next post, where it can shine all on its own.

KIDLIT411 was kind enough to host a giveaway of my book. The giveaway received 16 awesome entries! https://www.kidlit411.com/2026/04/the-weekly-411-41026.html

I'm a member of The Authors Guild, and on the eve of publication, they posted a Member Spotlight about me. I felt so honored and loved the color scheme around the page title and pictures! https://authorsguild.org/member-spotlights/member-spotlight-jake-lockett/

On publication day, I received a glowing endorsement from Storytime Sprint, which surprised me because I didn't think they could fit me in their schedule. Thank you!!!

It was a joy to be interviewed by celebrated children's author Erin Dealey on her beautiful blog.

https://erindealey.com/book-birthday/my-life-as-an-asthmanaut-eight-qs-as-with-jake-lockett-who-knows-what-tis-like-to-grow-up-with-asthma/

And to round out the week, I worked with my sister Maggie Ann, who's a TikTok editor, on an unboxing video. Yes, those are my author copies that my publisher sent me! I screen-captured my favorite part of the vid. If you can't tell by the pic, I love Star Wars. The Phantom Menace deserves more love!

Until next time, stay stellar!