Dear Ms. Isabel Apodaca,

Thank you for the wonderful presentation you made during your visit to our school. Both the students and teachers enjoyed the way you shared your book, “Mr. Worm”, with us. We at Primanti were so fortunate to have had an author give our children a wonderful and special experience. You are a great role model for our children! Thank you so very much.

We look forward to having you return to our school when you publish your next book.

Sincerely,

Paul Martinez

Director

On behalf of a precious patient who got to forget about medical procedures for a few hours and remember what it’s like just to be a kid, thank you for partnering with Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital through visiting the hospital and reading the book you wrote entitled “Mr. Worm, Senor Gusano” and then giving the book to the learning center. Your giving provides hope, healing, and wholeness to the children in our community.

During their stay, children can play and enjoy fun activities as an important part of their recovery. By embracing the whole child, we can address his or her needs through leading medical procedures, childhood distractions, and trained specialists who nurture our patients and their families through the healing process. Your gifts allow us to reach the highest standards of pediatric health care. And your commitment to providing this for a sick or injured child is deeply appreciated.

Sincerely,

Dear Ms. Apodaca,

I am writing to say thank you for coming out to Monte Vista Elementary School in El Monte and reading your newly published book, Mr. Worm, Señor Gusano. When I initially read the book, I absolutely loved it. More than ever, I think our students need to consistently hear the message that anything is possible and the “magic is in believing.” Your book captures the imagination and transforms children’s belief in themselves, and encourages them to dream BIG!

Your presentation was inspiring and energized. The children were excited and engaged in the life of Mr. Worm. Your interaction with students was outstanding and you handled all 650 students and all grade levels admirably. Your experience as a teacher, I am sure, has lent itself to your storytelling. My colleagues were impressed and expressed much interest in the story as well. You made our Read Across America week a hit!

Again, thank you for your commitment to children and providing inspiring literature for all ages to enjoy!

Sincerely,

Lena C. Solis