The Things I Didn't Say Out Loud

Melody is a quiet girl with a lot on her mind.
She's not the type to raise her hand or speak up in class-especially since her best friend stopped talking to her and the school hallways suddenly feel louder than ever. To cope, Melody starts writing letters she never plans to send. Letters about her worries, her fears, her questions... and everything she doesn't know how to say out loud.
But when one of her unsent letters goes missing and she gets a mysterious reply, Melody finds herself in a secret pen-pal friendship that changes everything. Through the pages they trade, Melody starts discovering that being quiet doesn't mean being invisible-and sometimes the words you're too afraid to say might be the ones someone else needs to hear.
The Things I Didn't Say Out Loud is a heartfelt middle grade novel about anxiety, friendship, identity, and finding the courage to use your voice-even if it shakes a little. Perfect for readers ages 10-13 who feel deeply, think quietly, and dream big.

Kamara Bloom is a Florida-born author who writes heartfelt stories for kids who feel things deeply. She believes quiet kids are powerful, emotions are worth exploring, and words can change everything—even if they start off as whispers.
When she's not writing, Kamara enjoys stargazing, sipping tea, and collecting beautiful notebooks she's totally going to fill (eventually). Her books are made for the daydreamers, the deep thinkers, and anyone learning how to be themselves—out loud.
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