James Preller's Blog

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I received one of those terrific letters the other day, a thing of beauty. It came the old-fashioned way, delivered through rain, sleet, and snow. The envelope looked like this:

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Inside, I found a wonderful piece of artwork which, I gather, is mine to keep. 

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I replied:

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Dear Brock,

Thank you so much for sending along that terrific piece of art. How kind of you!

I enjoyed visiting your school at Jackson Heights Elementary. It was a great day for me, a happy day, full of books and art and ideas. 

I remember that I talked about making my own books when I was young like you. I drew the pictures but needed help with the words. A lot of kids in your school nodded in agreement. They liked to draw, too. And maybe some of them will make their own books, too. 

I see that you had help addressing the envelope. Isn’t that great? That there are people in our lives who are there to help us? I’m thinking you might owe someone a big hug.

As for your picture, I’ve got it hanging on the wall of my office.

Look:

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Thank you, my friend!

Keep reading, keep writing, keep drawing those awesome pictures!

My best,

James Preller

 

P.S. Brock, buddy, if you happen to see this, please know that a real letter is in the mail with a very small bonus gift (don’t get your hopes up).