Tanisha Tekriwal’s poetry amazed our team—her poem “Hiraeth” deftly handles a delicate topic with beauty and grace. Tanisha’s writing was a clear choice from the start; her poem about compassion and empathy cements the very heart of what we believe at The Passed Note.
Grace Tran’s story, “If I Could Love You” caught our attention with its clear bravery, its overwhelming heart, and the fantastic use of space. We always strive to publish the sort of work that is relatable and strong, and Grace’s work perfectly aligned with that goal.
Kennedi Jones’s short story, “Paranoia” was a stunning read. We loved the sudden turn of the story, the short, slicing language that cut to the feeling of a lurking presence. We especially loved how Kennedi’s story was so daring—different than every other story we read.
We are so honored these amazing young writers sent us their work—we know brilliant futures lay ahead of them.
Stephanie R. Johnson,
Editor-in-Chief