Press
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Press Releases
August 10, 2026
“Ricky Stands Tall” Now Available Through Ecommerce Platforms Nationwide and Internationally
Heart Beats Size Publishing expands paperback distribution to ecommerce platforms nationwide and internationally, adding Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Books-A-Million alongside Amazon, where the book has reached #14 on Hot New Releases.
July 16, 2026
“Ricky Stands Tall” Inspires Young Readers With a Powerful Message About Confidence, Courage, and Character
Heart Beats Size Publishing announces the launch of Rick Alessandri’s debut children’s picture book, a story about the smallest kid on the field learning that heart matters more than height.
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Fast Facts
- Title: Ricky Stands Tall: A story about heart, friendship, and never giving up
- Author: Rick Alessandri
- Illustrator: Ashiq Farzana
- Publisher: Heart Beats Size Publishing
- Format: Paperback, 24 pages
- Ages: 4 to 8
- Price: $9.99
- ISBN-13: 979-8996015504
- Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Books-A-Million