Flight attendant publishes children’s book on travel, adventure

A new children’s book on the joy of flying is now out in the market!

Filipino American inspirational author Lia Ocampo has released “We Love Flying: How to Inspire Kids to Follow Their Dreams to Fly.”

A flight attendant by profession, Ocampo takes young readers and their parents on a journey through the world of airplanes and global landmarks in her latest book. Young readers will follow the journey of siblings Drake and Shanel. Drake loves flying and dreams of becoming a pilot, while Shanel aspires to travel the world.

Aiming to motivate with its colorful and interactive pages, Ocampo notes, “’We Love Flying’ is informative and conversational, filled with excitement that will enhance their love for flying. It is an engaging and encouraging read that inspires children to dream big.”

The book guides children to follow their dreams and fly high, with its illustrations and icons of places around the world to stimulate their imagination to become future aviators and achievers.

Children will also enjoy the coloring activity and a short guessing game on world destinations.

The author believes “We Love Flying” would be a great addition to youngsters’ book collection and a starting tool for parents to usher their kids to have life goals.

“What legacy can you leave the world, your kids and grandkids? Mine are my books,” she wrote on Facebook. She dedicates her third book to her grandkids and future generations in the aviation industry.  

Ocampo balances her role as a passionate flight attendant and inspirational author.

Born and raised in Batangas City, Philippines, she spent 22 years working for the U.S. Government in different capacities. She came to New York City in July 2012 as an immigrant. In 2014, she achieved her lifelong goal of becoming a flight attendant.

Her debut book, “What We Know for Sure: Inspirational Stories of Special Immigrants in America,” was published in May 2020. It is a collection of stories of Filipino employees who worked in the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

Ocampo’s second book, “I Love Flying: An Inspirational Journal for Your Flying and Travel Adventures” was inspired by the pandemic, and provided information for people  facing the difficulty of travel.

She has visited all 50 states and 70 countries and territories.  She enjoys reading and writing as much as helping others. Through her experiences, she mentors immigrants and aspiring flight attendants. She believes life is best lived with grace, gratitude, happiness, and strength.

“My goal is to write more books that serve  to inspire,” she said. She splits her time between New York and Florida.

“We Love Flying” is available on Barnes & Noble or on the author’s official website: www.authorlia.com. Follow Lia Ocampo on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube @authorlia.