Passing Notes
by Tammy Wilson
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Pub Date Dec 29 2025 | Archive Date Jul 31 2026
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Description
When new student Logan, who struggles with asthma, is bullied at school, he chooses an unexpected response: anonymous notes of kindness to the boy who targets him. As the notes continue, both boys begin to change in quiet, surprising ways. A discussion-ready SEL novel about empathy and courage, with free teacher and counselor resources available.
Advance Praise
"Passing Notes is a heartfelt and beautifully written story about connection, vulnerability, and the power of words left unspoken. Tammy Wilson captures small meaningful moments and turns them into something that feels deeply real. The characters are relatable, the emotions are honest, and the writing flows naturally. It draws you in quickly and stays with you, making it hard to put down." - Amazon Reviewer
"Great book! In my opinion, all the kids and adolescents should read. Opens up about bullying, kindness, and powers of friendship and community. Can't recommend it enough! Would be great for parents, educators, and school counselors!" - Amazon Reader
"I love how the story shows a child handling bullying in a thoughtful believable way. Instead of confrontation, the main character reflects, grows, and responds with empathy. I would highly recommend this book for any child dealing with challenging social situations." - Amazon Reader
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798999731517 |
| PRICE | $10.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 188 |
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Average rating from 4 members
Featured Reviews
Laurel Z, Educator
Once you get past the odd cover, the content of the book is very good. The child on the front looks like he has an adult face. The premise of the story reminded me of the pay it forward movement. Very hopeful.
This book takes an all too common theme, namely bullying at school, and deals with it in an unusual way.
It portrays a child who is being harassed, who chooses to write anonymous letters as a way of reaching out to the perpetrator - with unexpected results.
This story has the potential to be an excellent resource for children who are experiencing such behaviour, as well as those who may be witnessing this - or even inflicting such behaviour on others. Worth reading.
Educator 253159
As a school counselor, I appreciate the author writing this story and hope to see more along the same lines. These can be adopted for small group work, suggested in school libraries, and used as weekly read-alouds for younger students. The author keeps it very age-appropriate and relatable for children with real-world scenarios included.
Educator 547350
As a teacher and counsellor I really appreciated this book. The main character chooses to deal with a situation with kindness rather than aggression and it has a beautiful ending. I found the way that Logan found his people, despite some setbacks that he had to overcome, and brought others along with him beautiful and uplifting. A story for adults as much as kids. I will certainly be sharing it in our sessions.