“If it makes even one kid get bullied less at school, then let them read it.”
Mrs. Carter posted several passages on the school website.
On the first day, a few thousand people read them.
On the second day, hundreds of thousands did.
Within less than a week, Jake’s words had spread across the country.
People began writing to him.
Mothers.
Teachers.
Children who also felt different.
One girl wrote:
“Today I went to school for the first time without trying to hide my scar. Thank you.”
Another boy wrote:
“I always sat alone in the cafeteria. After reading what you wrote, I realized I’m not the only person who feels that way.”
Jake would read those messages and look at me in amazement.
“Mom, can you believe this? They understand me.”
Then a publishing company called.
They wanted to turn Jake’s notebooks into a book.
I thought Jake would refuse.
