02/16/2026
We are so excited to officially announce our new children’s book coming soon: “Be a Friend Like Zak.”
Inspired by Austen’s love for Zak Boyle, and shared today on his heavenly birthday, this story celebrates the kind of heart he had and the person he was - someone who truly saw you, noticed you, made you feel special and included, and gave you the confidence to try things that felt a little scary.
This book was born from the heart and is a glimmer of how he impacted . It is a way for us to share his humor, love, uniqueness, and effortless coolness with children everywhere. We hope his message reminds kids that sometimes all you need is one friend to believe in you.
Today, we invite you to celebrate and remember our favorite guy. If you get a minute today, please do something kind for someone else in his honor… and add a flare of humor or a funny one-liner in perfect Zak fashion!
We can’t wait for you to meet Zak! He certainly knows how to make an everlasting impact. If you promise to do something kind today, add your favorite emoji below!🦦🥟💚