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“THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET is a unique and engaging story that sensitively depicts 13-year-old Alex’s journey toward unde...
11/05/2025

“THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET is a unique and engaging story that sensitively depicts 13-year-old Alex’s journey toward understanding and accepting his OCD as it parallels his reluctant involvement in solving a mystery alongside his new classmate, Ida May, who is struggling with a difficult family situation. It’s easy to root for the heroes of this humorous, heartfelt novel as they piece together an array of clues while working hard to overcome their personal challenges.” —Sydney Dunlap, author of IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY and RACING THE CLOUDS

THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog is available now! 💚

Synopsis:

When thirteen-year-old Alex discovers a decades-old secret buried in his front yard, propelling him into the center of a local mystery, he's forced out of the safe routine he built to accommodate his OCD and challenged to solve the mystery, embrace a new friendship, and explore the complicated history of his community.

https://northstareditions.com/the-cassette-tape-secret/

"Joey’s story is honest, complex, and engaging. His narrative voice draws readers in and conveys an unusual sense of mat...
11/03/2025

"Joey’s story is honest, complex, and engaging. His narrative voice draws readers in and conveys an unusual sense of maturity, reflective thinking, and sensitivity for a twelve-year-old person." —Children's Literature

JOEY THE GOOD by Erin Fry is available now. 💙

Synopsis:

Twelve-year-old sweat-averse Joey is psyched for his summer of relaxation and perfecting his butt-shaped indentation on the couch. Sure, he wishes that his best friend, Xander, wasn’t always busy with his new cross-country team, but Joey is certain that Xander will still have plenty of time for the things they love: watching Italian soccer, making homemade pasta with Joey’s Nonna, and debating the merits of their favorite superheroes.

But Joey’s summer plans are upended when his perfect older cousin, Leo, comes to stay at his house for the summer. Leo is the kind of guy who runs marathons and jumps off cliffs. Hanging out with Leo is dead last on Joey’s list of Ways I’d Like to Spend a Day, partly because the two cousins have a tense history that goes back to the death of their Nonno. But now, Leo’s training to climb the highest mountain in California, and he wants Joey to do it with him. The plan is nuts—Joey usually avoids climbing stairs, so seriously, a mountain? But somehow, he’s roped into hiking with Leo anyway, which is how he accidentally learns Leo’s secret: His cousin has young-onset multiple sclerosis. So newsflash: This climb will most likely be his cousin’s final adventure, and he needs Joey’s help to do it.

With Xander spending more time with his new running friends, Joey’s mom on his back about being a good family member, and Leo’s disease slowly progressing, Joey feels the pressure building. And as the hikes get harder, Joey must confront not only his own physical limitations, but also a friendship he thought was unbreakable, his feelings for a girl who’s way out of his league, and a changing relationship with his cousin that will test his strength—and courage—in ways for which he’s not prepared.

https://northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-press/joey-the-good/

Happy Halloween! 👻 It’s the perfect time to curl up with GHOST SAYS MEOW!, available now 🧡
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻 It’s the perfect time to curl up with GHOST SAYS MEOW!, available now 🧡

"These three new additions to the Maggie Sparks series for young readers are especially and unreservedly recommended for...
10/27/2025

"These three new additions to the Maggie Sparks series for young readers are especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library collections for young readers ages 8-12." —Midwest Book Review

MAGGIE SPARKS SET 2 is available now! ✨️

Step into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous little witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as she learns how to tackle school, make friends, and, most confusing of all, understand her emotions—when she’s not facing dragons and meeting aliens, that is!

https://northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-press/maggie-sparks-set-2/

"The beautiful illustrations combine rough brush strokes and cute, simplistic faces with expertly captured light, color,...
10/23/2025

"The beautiful illustrations combine rough brush strokes and cute, simplistic faces with expertly captured light, color, and emotions. . . . An affirming inoculation against toxic masculinity." —Kirkus Reviews

WHEN YOU'RE A BOY by Blake Nuto releases November 18! ⛰️

"When you’re a boy,
you’re told how to be
like the white-roaring oceans.
But I’ve learned
the fierceness of flowers,
the glory of color,
and the beauty of dreaming."

Wander through forests, cross rivers, and climb mountains in this powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a boy.

https://northstareditions.com/when-youre-a-boy/

The wait is over! THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog is available now. 💚📼Synopsis:Thirteen-year-old Alex Bennet...
10/21/2025

The wait is over! THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog is available now. 💚📼

Synopsis:

Thirteen-year-old Alex Bennett is used to being overlooked by his classmates. From being bullied due to his OCD, he’s learned that being invisible is the safest option. So he’s unprepared when the new girl, Ida May, requests to partner with him on a school project. And he is even more unprepared when the project she wants to work on reveals a mysterious message left on a cassette tape—one that leads the pair to a box buried in Alex’s front yard.

Soon, Alex finds himself knee-deep in a mystery he wanted no part of. Urged on by his therapist and Ida May, he’s forced to step out of his carefully created comfort zone to untangle the complicated history he and Ida May have uncovered. But the more time Alex spends with Ida May, the more he wonders if the friendship growing between them is real or if she’ll leave as soon as the mystery is solved. As he and Ida May close in on the answers they’ve been searching for, Alex begins to understand that not everything is as it seems on the surface, and that maybe he doesn’t have to hide his OCD—or himself—from the world.

Written by a lifelong educator, THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET addresses sensitive subjects with a light touch as middle-grade readers solve a mystery alongside characters who are finding their place in a world that might not easily understand them.

https://northstareditions.com/the-cassette-tape-secret/

LITTLE RABBIT WANTS THE MOON is now available for early review!This sweet picture book by Lauren Kukla and Katie Markkul...
10/20/2025

LITTLE RABBIT WANTS THE MOON is now available for early review!

This sweet picture book by Lauren Kukla and Katie Markkula is sure to become a bedtime favorite. 🩵 Available March 10, 2026!

Synopsis:

Little Rabbit can’t sleep. His brothers and sisters may be snuggled up beside him, but the glowing moon in the night sky has captivated Little Rabbit, and he wants nothing more than to reach up and touch it. But how can such a small rabbit reach something so far away?

Little Rabbit knows if he just had the special abilities of the night creatures around him, he could reach the moon. Possum’s strong tail would help Little Rabbit swing from the tallest tree. Bat’s wings would help Little Rabbit soar through the sky. Beaver’s sharp teeth and claws would help Little Rabbit build a ladder straight up to the moon.

But Mama Rabbit knows something Little Rabbit doesn’t—that being small doesn’t mean being powerless, and every creature has special gifts that help them thrive. With warmth and wisdom, she reminds her little one of the unique traits that make him an essential part of the forest family. Then she gently sends him on his own magical journey to the moon by encouraging him to close his eyes and dream.

This gentle bedtime story about curiosity, self-acceptance, and the boundless power of imagination is sure to help caregivers and their little ones find sweet dreams on sleepless nights.

Request your copy on NetGalley or Edelweiss+!

NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/717844
Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1963802063&g=4400

“An adorable and unique picture book for anyone looking to add some quirks to their Halloween collection.” —School Libra...
10/17/2025

“An adorable and unique picture book for anyone looking to add some quirks to their Halloween collection.” —School Library Journal

GHOST SAYS MEOW! by Lauren Kukla is out now! 👻🧡 Be sure to grab a copy of this adorable story in time for Halloween! 🎃

Synopsis:

Halloween is here, and the night is alive with spooky sounds! Skeletons clatter, bats shriek, and one little ghost says . . . “Meow”? With enchanting rhymes supported by charming illustrations, this delightful story teaches little ones the joy that can come from being themselves while encouraging them to find inspiration in the unconventional.

https://northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-press/ghost-says-meow-a-halloween-story/

OCD Awareness Week is October 12–18, 2025! 💚📼THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET, a middle grade mystery by Danielle Herzog, shines...
10/15/2025

OCD Awareness Week is October 12–18, 2025! 💚📼

THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET, a middle grade mystery by Danielle Herzog, shines a light on what OCD can look like for a tween navigating school and friendships. Available October 21 (next week!!)

Synopsis:

When thirteen-year-old Alex discovers a decades-old secret buried in his front yard, propelling him into the center of a local mystery, he's forced out of the safe routine he built to accommodate his OCD and challenged to solve the mystery, embrace a new friendship, and explore the complicated history of his community.

https://northstareditions.com/the-cassette-tape-secret/

Happy Indigenous People's Day! ❤️Today we are featuring BRAVE BIRD AT WOUNDED KNEE from the I AM AMERICA series.Synopsis...
10/13/2025

Happy Indigenous People's Day! ❤️

Today we are featuring BRAVE BIRD AT WOUNDED KNEE from the I AM AMERICA series.

Synopsis:

It’s 1973, and in Denver, Colorado, Patsy Antoine doesn’t usually give much thought to her relatives living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. After all, her classmates don’t even know she’s part Lakota. Then she learns the tiny town of Wounded Knee has been occupied. Now Patsy’s relatives are stuck amid the conflict between American Indian Movement activists and Oglala Lakota tribe members on the one side, and federal marshals and FBI agents on the other. When Patsy visits her relatives on Pine Ridge, she learns more about her heritage and the clashing perspectives on the Wounded Knee occupation. As she connects with her roots, Patsy must grapple with the complexities of the conflict and of being biracial.

https://northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-press/i-am-america-set-5/

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