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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I pulled out all the stops to promote MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT for #AsthmaPeakMonth by going on LIVE TV today on WTAJ-TV's Studio 814! I also brought along ALL the titles in the Disability Books for Kids series to showcase! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #asthma

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

OOOPS... I'm going to do it again! My 2nd author TV interview talking about MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT will be airing tomorrow LIVE sometime between 10 & 11 a.m. on WTAJ-TV's Studio 814, a lifestyle show hosted by Sam Durante! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #asthma

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

See you at my first book festival appearance with MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social! I'm so thrilled that I'm going to be a guest reader and speaker for the Easton Book Festival in Easton, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 17th! #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #disability

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The PA Small Business Development Centers website (#PASBDC) has dropped its Client Success Story about me! I want to thank the PennWest Clarion #SBDC for helping me secure an entrepreneur #grant that will be used to spread #asthma education with my book! #kidlit #pb www.pasbdc.org/jake-lockett/

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Jake Lockett - Pennsylvania SBDC

PennWest Clarion SBDC consultant, Aleshia Marshall, provides her client with business assistance to apply for and get CEAP grant.

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is the day I'm on Fox 8 WWCP TV during Fox 8 News Now! What a dream to talk on TV with KC O'Day about my picture book for the #backtoschool season! If you missed the 9 am interview, catch it again at 10:35 pm! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @tcmpub.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I have BIG news: I'M GOING TO BE ON TV! A few days ago, I chatted about MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social with host KC O'Day for Fox 8 News Now, a local lifestyle show! The interview should air Monday on Fox 8 WWCP at 9 am or 10:35 pm. #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'll treasure my experience doing the last author visit of my summer #picturebook tour at Teeny Treasures Childcare in Clearfield, PA! I was met by so many smart listeners as I read MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social! #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #disability

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Skipping Stones Magazine, which published a short story of mine back in 2022, has just reviewed my #picturebook, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, on their website! A million thanks to Megan Blattler for her stellar words! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #disability

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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

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Stacey Ramirez | Kidlit Writer @staceystories.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It was great to have you, Jake!!

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Hannah Lorenzo @hannahlorenzobooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The lovely @staceystories.bsky.social published a wonderful #kidlit interview with Jake Lockett of My Life As An Asthmanaut: A book about asthma (illustrated by Adriana Predoi by Free Spirit Publishing). It’s a great read, go check it out now! www.staceybennettramirez.com/blog/my-life...

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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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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I've dropped a blog post that covers my adventures with MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT during the 1st half of summer 2026. A newsletter version will be sent out later today. If you haven't done so, please join my newsletter on my site! #kidlit #pb www.jakelockett.com/post/start-o... www.jakelockett.com

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Start of Summer Book Tour & Disability Pride Month Highlights (So Far)

Summer is here! For most, summer 2026 has been a time of relaxation and extended vacations. But for me, it's been a time of meaningful hard work as I began a book tour for My Life as an Asthmanaut and...

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Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? What better way to celebrate than with this book? 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/07/10/s...

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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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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In honor of #DisabilityPrideMonth, I'll be doing an author event tomorrow at the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library in my birth town of Clearfield, PA! Stop by for a reading of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social & a book signing! #asthma #picturebooks #kidlit #pb

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congrats, Jake! Love to see it.

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I got an interview published in TWO papers yesterday: Tri-County Weekend from The Courier Express, & The Progress, where MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT from @freespiritbooks.bsky.social was front-page news! Digital interview links: thecourierexpress.com/news/clearfi... theprogressnews.com/news/clearfi...

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I had a BIG day at Bigler YMCA yesterday as I read my #picturebook, My Life as an Asthmanaut, to a record number of awesome listeners through the Summer Playground Program! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #asthma #kidlit #picturebooks #pb #disability #DisabilityPrideMonth

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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!

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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 📚👍

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My author website has a domain now: jakelockett.com And it's because I received funding from Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I discovered that @wnba.com superstar #CaitlinClark has written a #picturebook that's illustrated by MY illustrator, Adriana Predoi! So honored that MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT & EXTRAORDINARY share Adriana's stellar artwork. Beautiful book, Caitlin! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #pb #asthma

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I was interviewed about #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut by the Altoona Mirror, 1 of my region's largest newspapers. The feature was released in the print edition during #AsthmaAwarenessMonth. My sister, who also has #asthma, was interviewed too! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

MAJOR AUTHOR WEBSITE UPDATE! My site has just been formatted to fit mobile devices!!!!🥳 Check it out: jakelockettauthor.wixsite.com/jakelocketta... #picturebooks #kidlit #authorlife #asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Jake, thank YOU for writing this wonderful and important book!

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