Lizzo Announces Debut Childrens Book on Flute Origins

Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer and flutist, announced on Monday that she is releasing her debut children's book, "Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin," set for publication on September 8 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

The picture book, illustrated by Mark Pett, follows a young girl named Lil Lizzo who encounters a clever but untuned flute named Sasha B. Flootin. The pair embarks on imaginative adventures through the jungle, ocean, and outer space, ultimately discovering themes of self-acceptance and self-expression. A QR code in the book links to an original song composed by Lizzo specifically for the story. Preorders are available now.

Lizzo shared the news during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings and in an Instagram post, where she wrote, "Surprise!!! She's an Author!!! Everyone always asks me how I started playing flute well I didn't choose flute, Floot chose me! Lil Lizzo meets Sasha B Flootin my new picture book is coming 9/8 and you can preorder now!!! Let the adventures begin."

The project draws directly from Lizzo's own experiences. Raised in Houston, she began playing the flute in college while also pursuing a career in the local rap scene. She...