Passing Notes is a heartfelt middle-grade novel that explores empathy, courage, friendship, and the power of kindness. Its relatable characters and authentic themes make it an ideal choice for classrooms, libraries, book clubs, and homeschool settings.
Passing Notes
Age Range: 8–12 | Lexile® Measure: 830
Themes: Kindness, Bullying, Friendship, SEL
When an asthma diagnosis ends Logan’s hockey dreams, moving across the country feels like the final blow. Then Griffin—the class bully—makes his new school year even worse. Logan decides on a risky mission: write anonymous kind notes to Griffin.
With help from his friend Gabe, Logan discovers that everyone carries invisible struggles—and a single act of kindness can change everything.
This heartfelt middle-grade story encourages students to reflect on compassion, courage, and what it means to truly see one another.
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For schools, libraries, and bookstores placing wholesale orders
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Passing Notes Hardcover
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Passing Notes Paperback
Educator & Homeschool Resources
Companion activities designed to deepen classroom conversation and help students connect personally to the stories.
These free resources are available to all educators, including:
Classroom teachers
Librarians
Counselors and social workers
Homeschool families
Tutors and small learning groups
All materials are created specifically to support students reading Passing Notes.
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Literature Circle Teacher's Guide
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Homeschool Discussion Guide
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Student Literature Circle Role Sheets
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Counselor's Guide
Invite Tammy Wilson to Inspire Your Readers
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For Classrooms
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Library Events
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Bookstore Author Feature
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Community Engagement
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1:1 Engagement and Interaction
Book signings at Diversity Literacy Fair
Great experience to be at Book Expo America 2016 as an author!
Finding Tammy's book at the Independent Book Publisher's Association
Aberdeen Public Library Speaker Book Event
Speaking to students at Future Writers Conference at Wellstone Center
Discovery Principal Tammy Wilson accepts the Instructional Leadership Award.
Sharing the positive impact that United Way has had on our school community through our partnership.
Barnes & Noble book signing event