A quiet boy. A loud world. A story that makes room for both.

Levi Sprocket came to life with a big imagination and even bigger questions, about identity, emotions, and how to navigate a world that doesn’t always understand sensitive souls. He’s curious, thoughtful, sometimes anxious and always carrying something in his pocket to help make sense of the world around him.

This story dives into the inner lives of kids who feel deeply and think differently. It’s about neurodivergence, emotional regulation, friendship, and the literal and symbolic tools we all carry to help us feel safe, strong, and understood.

The inspiration came after the release of my first book, Poppy Pretzel. Friends who loved Poppy began asking, “Do you have something like this for boys?” They saw their sons struggling with similar questions, how to handle big feelings, growing bodies, and changing friendships—but couldn’t find anything that spoke to them in the same way. And once again, I saw that while there were plenty of books on the biology of puberty, there was a real gap in resources that spoke to the emotional journey, especially for boys.

Writing Levi Sprocket: What’s in My Pocket? reminded me that every child experiences the world in their own way. And it’s our job—as parents, carers, educators, and storytellers to make space for every kind of brain, heart, and voice.

It’s a gentle, hopeful read for kids who need reassurance, and for the adults who want to better understand and support them.

Thank you to everyone who has embraced Levi and the quiet questions he carries.