Jaxson de Ville continues to have a big year in 2024, as not only was he inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame early in the year, but not he is set to launch his new children’s book, called “Jaxson’s Big Jump.”
The book, as told to Alex Shepard and illustrated by Devin Carvajal, takes kids through Jaxson’s behind-the-scenes journey of how he prepares for and delights fans with his antics, which have become traditions and a major part of the gameday experience over the years.
This includes Jaxson talking about his sky-high bungee jump to kick off Jaguars’ home games, which has become perhaps the most famous tradition of them all.
The book will have a limited edition print run of 4,000 copies and retail for $19.95. It is available on the Fanatics.com by going to the website and clicking on the “Be the First” page to receive an email reminder regarding its availability for purchase.
It will also be available in all Fanatics Pro Shops in and around EverBank Stadium beginning Oct. 25.
“On the heels of Jaxson’s recent Mascot Hall of Fame induction, you can add ‘children’s book author’ to his ever-growing list of accomplishments,” said Christy Stechman Zynda, Jaguars director of entertainment groups and grassroots events. “Kids of all ages will enjoy this book about Jaxson’s most legendary stunt as he gears up for game day.”
“Jaxson’s Big Jump” will be making its way to kids around Jacksonville in the coming months, with Literacy Locker Room events, sponsored by JEA at five area schools.
Jaguars’ players, Legends and/or entertainment representatives will read the book to students and provide meet-and-greets with Jaxson himself and THE ROAR cheerleaders. Each classroom at the schools will receive a copy of the book as part of the event.
Earlier this week, patients at Nemours Children’s Clinic were given a sneak peek of the book with a special reading by former Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee and they each received a backpack with an autographed book from Jaxson and photo opportunities with the mascot and THE ROAR.
Nemours will also host an upcoming Literacy Locker Room this fall.
They strive to grow a love of reading in children through the Nemours Children’s Reading Brightstart! Program, which it offers to families as a helpful educational tool in this area.
More than 287,000 children are currently supported with the Reading Brightstart! program.
