Discover Your Next Favorite Author
TAMMY WILSON spent over 30 years in education as a teacher and elementary principal. She has always believed that every child has a story worth telling and every action has a purpose. Now she brings that relationship-first philosophy to her writing, creating authentic characters who navigate challenges of friendships, family, and identity. She lives in Rochester, Minnesota, and enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Current Must Have Books written by Tammy Wilson
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Through My Eyes - Paperback
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Passing Notes - Paperback
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Passing Notes - Hardcover
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Passing Notes - Ebook
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Community Engagement
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1:1 Engagement and Interaction
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Discovery School Principal Becomes Author to Empower Her Students
“Tammy Wilson became the new principal at Discovery Community Schoolin St. Cloud, Minnesota and had plenty on her “to-do” list. Writing a children’s book wasn’t on it – until one day she helped out in the school media center.”
— T. DeLand
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New book evokes fears, strengths of Somali girl
Some adults who have read the book before it was published said they were impressed by how much it broadened their views and made them sensitive and compassionate toward refugees who have to cope with so many pressures, not the least of which is learning a new language.
— Dennis Dalman
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Community Gathers for Book Launch
WAITE PARK - Many gathered at Discovery Community School for the book launch of "Through My Eyes".
"One girl said this book is amazing because now people are going to look at us differently". -Wilson— Chrissy Gaetke
WJON -
New program 'Empowers' families to engage with education despite language barriers
For many parents, following along with their children's education — with the ever-increasing use of technology and new teaching techniques — is complicated enough.
— Jenny Berg
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The Somali Literacy Project
One of the greatest strengths of this book is in the author’s ability to tell a Somali-American story without forwarding deficit perspectives of Somalia, Somalis, and Islam. In children’s literature and beyond, Somalia is portrayed singularly as a war torn country. Tammy introduces Somalia as a country with a rich past, which was quite refreshing. This sends a powerful message to young Somali Americans, who at times struggle to reconcile the various aspects of their identity.
— The Somali Literacy Project
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Discovery principal becomes an author
Wilson said she was looking through her school's collection of books and was startled to find there were none with a main character that would obviously resonate with Somali students. Discovery has a large proportion of Somali students and almost 20 percent of the students in the St. Cloud school district come from homes where the Somali language is spoken.
— Kevin Allenspach
Saint Cloud Times
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
Let’s brighten the world - one act of kindness at a time.
As an elementary school principal, Tammy Wilson has witnessed firsthand the powerful ripple effect that even the smallest act of kindness can create. A kind word, a shared smile, a helping hand — these simple gestures can brighten a day, uplift a heart, and strengthen an entire community.
This space is dedicated to celebrating those moments.
Whether it’s a student lending courage to a classmate, a neighbor stepping up when someone needed support, or a stranger offering unexpected generosity, Tammy believes these stories deserve to be seen and shared. Together, they remind us that compassion is contagious — and that every act, big or small, matters.
We invite you to share your story of kindness below.
Your experience may be exactly what inspires someone else to choose kindness today.
