AceShowbiz - Lizzo has announced an exciting new venture beyond music with her first children's book, Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', set to release on September 9, 2026. The singer shared the news during a heartfelt interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on March 16, 2026.

The book draws inspiration from Lizzo's personal journey with her flute, an instrument that has become central to her artistic identity. Known for blending rap and flute performances, Lizzo explained that the story reveals the true origin of her connection to the flute, answering the frequent question of, "Why flute, how flute?"

Growing up in Houston, Lizzo has always had a passion for writing, dreaming of authoring The Great American Novel before music fully took over her career path. She described the book as a beautiful fusion of her two loves—music and storytelling—highlighting how it represents everything that defines her.

The title of the book is inspired by Lizzo's actual flute, which she affectionately named Sasha Beatrice Flootin' Jefferson Kirkwood Johnson Esquire the III. The name "Sasha" pays homage to another iconic Houston artist, Beyoncé, who famously adopted the alter ego Sasha Fierce during performances. Lizzo shared that Beyoncé served as an inspiration for her own dual identity between her classical flute studies and her rap career.

During her college years, Lizzo juggled the contrasting worlds of classical flute training and breaking into Houston's rap scene. She likened her flute to her personal alter ego, dubbing it "Sasha Floot," a nod to Beyoncé's stage persona. This duality and self-expression form the heart of the book’s message.

Lizzo and Gayle King discussed how Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin' is ultimately a story about discovering one's voice. "The only way to find your voice is by being yourself and trusting yourself," Lizzo said. She emphasized that it doesn't matter where you come from or who you know; the journey is always about embracing your true self.

The book promises to inspire children with its empowering theme of self-discovery and confidence, reflecting Lizzo's own experiences as a musician and writer. Fans and readers can look forward to the book hitting shelves on September 9, 2026.

In addition to the announcement, Lizzo's flute has garnered significant attention online, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers. This unique connection between her music and storytelling is showcased in this upcoming project, which Lizzo described as a "beautiful marriage" of her passions.

For those interested, the full interview between Lizzo and Gayle King is available on CBS Mornings, offering an in-depth look at the inspiration behind the book and the artist’s journey to finding her voice through both music and literature.