I’m thrilled to be sharing another one of my Most Anticipated Titles of 2022 with you all today! I Am Thinking My Life by Allysun Atwater and Stevie Lewis is a stunning picture book that teaches young readers all about the power of positive thinking.

Title: I Am Thinking My Life
Author: Allysun Atwater
Illustrator: Stevie Lewis
Publisher: Bala Kids
Published: February 15, 2022
Format: Picture Book
This inspiring picture book follows a young girl as she realizes the ways her positive thoughts impact her actions. She begins to notice patterns in her thoughts and behaviors, and in the world around her. Encouraging young readers to dream big and believe in themselves, I Am Thinking My Life is a great addition to bookshelves everywhere.
The illustrations by Stevie Lewis are absolutely phenomenal. She is one of my favorite illustrators, and I’m always thrilled to see the beautiful color work and attention to detail that she brings to her work.

I Am Thinking My Life was officially released on Tuesday (February 15, 2022), and you can purchase a copy wherever books are sold, including Bookshop and Amazon. (Please note: Some links provided are affiliate links. Affiliate links allow me to receive a small commission for recommendations at no cost to you. This commission is used to maintain this site and to continue bringing content to you. I always appreciate your support!)
Thank you so much to Bala Kids for providing me with a review copy of I Am Thinking My Life. I’m happy to report that it lived up to all my expectations.
About the Author:
ALLYSUN ATWATER is an educator, author, and a non-practicing attorney. Allysun grew up in Odessa, Texas, where she was a quintessential eighties latchkey kid and an avid reader with an insatiable love of the library. Allysun is a graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a bachelor’s degree in English, and Stanford University with a master’s degree in education and a juris doctorate. She has been a decades long practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, which have been key components in her chronic illness recovery plan. Allysun lives in the Houston area with her husband, twin daughters, and two shih tzus.
About The Illustrator:
STEVIE LEWIS is an illustrator, avid hiker, and rock climber. After working for several years in animation she now illustrates children’s books. She currently resides in Flagstaff, Arizona where she lives with her partner and two little dogs. For part of the year, Stevie Lewis travels out of her van, furthering her passion for art and the outdoors.