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We believe in connecting authors and readers through the magic and discovery of simply good books. An imprint of North Star Editions.

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★ “Dunlap manages to keep the story breezy while never ignoring the emotional depths of the situation...” —School Library Journal (starred review)

RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is available now!

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KING COYOTE by Rachael MeyersJones is featured on the homepage of NetGalley this week! 💚 Request your review copy here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"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 Nov 18! ⛰️

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October 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"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

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October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
✨️ GOODREADS GIVEAWAY ✨️

Enter for a chance to win a copy of WHEN YOU'RE A BOY by Blake Nuto! Head over to Goodreads for details 📚️

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October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The wait is over! THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog is available now. 💚📼

When thirteen-year-old Alex discovers a decades-old secret buried in his front yard, he's forced out of the routine he built around his OCD and challenged to solve the mystery.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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@jenniferhalbur.bsky.social, prepare yourself for some incredible reads! Among my recent favorites! Thanks to Sara Pennypacker, @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, Danielle Herzog and @jollyfishpress.bsky.social #bookposse is always grateful for the reads!
October 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hooray!! This middle grade mystery releases October 21—don't miss it 😊✨ northstareditions.com/the-cassette...
October 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Super excited to read The Cassette Tape Secret by Danielle Herzog. Thanks to @jollyfishpress.bsky.social for sharing with
#bookposse. This is next up on my read list!
October 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We believe all young readers deserve to access books freely in their schools and libraries.

We are marking Banned Books Week 2025 with a 50% off discount at northstareditions.com when you use the code BOOKS4ALL. ❤️📚️
October 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We are thrilled to share the cover of KING COYOTE, a new middle grade adventure by debut author Rachael MeyersJones! 👑

This cover was illustrated by Colin Laurel and designed by Karli Hughes. KING COYOTE releases April 14, 2026!

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October 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🌟 COVER REVEAL! 🌟

Head over to Pop! Goes the Reader for the first look at KING COYOTE by Rachael MeyersJones! ❤️ This cover was illustrated by Colin Laurel and designed by Karli Hughes.

This middle grade adventure releases April 14, 2026. Click to learn more!

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Cover Reveal: King Coyote by Rachael MeyersJones – Pop! Goes The Reader
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October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Exclusive Cover Reveal: King Coyote by Rachael MeyersJones
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October 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
WHEN YOU'RE A BOY by Blake Nuto is featured on the homepage of NetGalley this week! 💙 This encouraging picture book is available for early review. Request your copy today! www.netgalley.com/publisher/ti...
September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today's the day!! GHOST SAYS MEOW! by Lauren Kukla is available now. 🧡👻 With Halloween right around this corner, this adorable picture book is perfect to share with little readers!

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September 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💚 If you haven't yet read Danette Vigilante's amazing middle grade thriller, TIA LUGO SPEAKS NO EVIL, this is the perfect time to check it out. ✨️

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September 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Coming soon: LITTLE RABBIT WANTS THE MOON 🌕️ by Lauren Kukla and Katie Markkula!

This gentle bedtime story releases March 10, 2026.
September 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"Black and orange are enlivened by unexpected touches of blue in this surprising take on pushing acceptable boundaries. A cheerful, delightfully different Halloween book." —Kirkus Reviews

GHOST SAYS MEOW! by Lauren Kukla releases tomorrow!! 👻

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September 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“...Through Joey’s voice we follow his journey, at times funny and heartbreaking, from the pain of changing friendships to renewing old ties and forging new ones.” —Marie Cruz, author of EVERLASTING NORA

JOEY THE GOOD is available now! 💙

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August 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
GOODREADS GIVEAWAY!

You have a chance to win a copy of GHOST SAYS MEOW! by Lauren Kukla 🧡 Head over to Goodreads to enter!

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August 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Myers effectively combines fast action on the track with a sweet Sapphic romance. . . . An uplifting story for reluctant readers about skating toward possibilities rather than fearing change." —Kirkus Reviews

THE STRIPE AND THE STAR is available now! 🛼

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August 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Filled with playful rhymes and endearing, full-page illustrations, this will make a great Halloween read-aloud...A festive story about being uniquely you and being brave enough to stand up for yourself." —Booklist

GHOST SAYS MEOW! by Lauren Kukla—out Sept 16!

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August 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Dunlap's sensitive novel features realistic characters and warm friendships of the human and canine variety. Readers will be rooting for Sage from the first page to the last." —Children's Literature

RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is out now! 🧡

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August 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Final copies of THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog have arrived at our office, and they look beautiful! 💚

This middle grade mystery comes out on October 21. You'll definitely want this one on your shelf 📼✨ northstareditions.com/the-cassette...
August 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"Early readers will delight in the story and illustrations and be eager for the next in the series." —Story Monsters Ink

The MAGGIE SPARKS series is available now!

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August 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Amazing to see RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social on this list of 42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles! Thank you, @slj.com 🧡 www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/42-ste...
42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far
From rollicking fantasy to heartbreaking realism, these excellent additions to the middle grade and hi-lo genres will have something for every tween to enjoy.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM