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Lizzo to release debut children’s book inspired by her lifelong love of the flute
Lizzo is turning her hand to being a children's author with an inspiring story inspired by her own childhood and learning the flute.
Lizzo is expanding her creative world with the release of her first children’s book, a flute‑themed picture story titled Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’, arriving on September 8.
The Grammy‑winning singer and classically trained flautist announced the project on Instagram, revealing that the book draws directly from her own childhood and the moment she first connected with the instrument that would become central to her identity.
Illustrated by Mark Pett and published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, the story follows “a bubbly little girl who just wants to belong” and a “smart and brassy flute who can’t find her tune,” echoing Lizzo’s message of self‑acceptance and the power of finding one’s voice. The release will be accompanied by an original song written specifically for the book.
Lizzo explained that she hopes the book will inspire young readers in the same way music inspired her. Growing up, she struggled to fit in, but learning the flute helped her discover confidence and purpose — a journey she now wants to pass on to children.
She said: “Your passion can give you purpose, belonging, and lead you on a journey to fulfill your wildest dreams."
The singer described the project as deeply meaningful and expressed excitement for fans to meet the characters of Lil Lizzo and Sasha B. Flootin’, marking a new chapter in her creative career as she reaches out to a younger audience through storytelling and music.
