School Appreciation Letters
We are sharing a few of the numerous Letters of Appreciation from schools. The schools are delighted and grateful to receive the donation of India Unveiled and Finders Keepers? as educational resource books on India and to add to their multicultural children's books collection to teach diversity. The schools acknowledge the books will be put to good use.
Excerpts from More Letters
G.C., Superintendent, Union Parish Schools, Farmersville, LA
“I have received two copies of Finders Keepers? and two copies of India Unveiled to be placed in Union Parish Elementary School, and Union Parish Middle/High School libraries. The books are top quality and will be a wonderful addition to the libraries. I love the bright colored pictures and the students will benefit so much by your generosity to place them in the libraries. Thanks so much for thinking of the Union Parish School System with this nice gift.”
M.W., Principal, Gales Ferry and Juliet W. Long School, Gales Ferry, CT
“I am writing to say thank you for the donation to our school library of Finders Keepers?. There is so much wrapped into this book: the culture and people of India, an amazing message, and rich vocabulary. A teacher and/or a librarian could work with a class for a month to unravel all that is in this book. This book will make a great addition to our school library. Thank you again for your generosity.”
A.T., Ph.D., Superintendent, Pflugerville ISD, Texas
“I want to express my appreciation for the generous donation of books to our school libraries in Pflugerville ISD. The copies of Finders Keepers? were distributed to all of our elementary and middle school libraries. The copies of India Unveiled were dispersed to our middle school and high school libraries. Our gratitude to the Indian American Community of Austin for this gift which will be enjoyed by many. A heartfelt thank you from our teachers, librarians, and staff, and most importantly our students. Your generosity is appreciated!”
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
“Both books contain colorful art work and pictures and the texts are very well written. Young children will enjoy the Finders Keepers? book. The India Unveiled book will greatly aid in the studies of sixth grade social studies and high school World History classes.”
I.P., Chandler Magnet School, Worcester, MA
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
“I am writing to express my gratitude for the donation of the lovely book entitled Finders Keepers? to our library. We are working on collection development for cultural diversity this year, and this was a very timely and thoughtful donation. I’m very pleased with the content and quality of this title, and I know our students will enjoy it greatly.”
K.M., Media Specialist, Jackson Creek Middle School, Bloomington, IN
A.N.P., Supervisor of Instruction and Library Media Centers, Lawrenceburg, TN
K.M., Media Specialist, Jackson Creek Middle School, Bloomington, IN
“I want to express my deepest appreciation for the wonderful book India Unveiled: Spirit, Tradition, People. The illustrations are magnificent and the text will provide our students with excellent information about the culture and people of India. One of our Social Studies classes does a special unit on countries of the world and this book will be very helpful to the students who study India. Thank you for such a beautiful and useful gift.”
S.L.S., Principal, Nativity of Our Savior School, Portage, IN
S.L.S., Principal, Nativity of Our Savior School, Portage, IN
K.M., Media Specialist, Jackson Creek Middle School, Bloomington, IN
“Thank you for providing a copy of the book Finders Keepers?, for our school library. This unexpected and generous gift is truly appreciated by our school community. We have been impressed by the message of the book and feel that it has produced some great discussions in our classrooms. We will continue to share it with students in our school.”
J.D., Principal, Delhi Elementary Schools, Delhi, MS
S.L.S., Principal, Nativity of Our Savior School, Portage, IN
J.D., Principal, Delhi Elementary Schools, Delhi, MS
“On behalf of the students at Delhi Elementary School, I would like to thank you for your generous book donation of Finders Keepers? The positive message in this story is something we all need to be teaching and instilling in our young people. It will be a welcomed addition to our library.”
N.C.M., Librarian, West Middle School, Denmark, TN
S.L.S., Principal, Nativity of Our Savior School, Portage, IN
J.D., Principal, Delhi Elementary Schools, Delhi, MS
“West Middle School is deeply honored by your beautiful gift. Please allow me to thank you for donating India Unveiled to our library collection. We too believe this book is an excellent example of multiculturalism that today’s children need to be exposed to.”
K.B.R., Monroeville Elementary School, Monroeville, AL
K.Y., Library Media Specialist, Sunnyside Elementary School, Shelton, CT
R.F., Principal, Red Bluff Union High School, Red Bluff, CA
“Thank you for the beautiful books on India. It is such a joy to add books of this quality to our school library collection. I am so pleased to have up-to-date books for the students and teachers to use as a resource. These books provide a wealth of information in a child friendly format that will complement our curriculum very well. It is so important for our students to learn about other places and different cultures. Thanks again for helping to make the world come alive for our library patrons.”
R.F., Principal, Red Bluff Union High School, Red Bluff, CA
K.Y., Library Media Specialist, Sunnyside Elementary School, Shelton, CT
R.F., Principal, Red Bluff Union High School, Red Bluff, CA
“India Unveiled is an absolutely breathtaking book and it will be a welcomed addition to our library. A book like this provides so much more than just photographs – the text is informative and enlightening and is just the sort of reference students today need. And it is certainly superior to results found on the internet!”
K.Y., Library Media Specialist, Sunnyside Elementary School, Shelton, CT
K.Y., Library Media Specialist, Sunnyside Elementary School, Shelton, CT
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
“Thank you for the generous donation of the book Finders Keepers?. The students are going to find this book very engaging. The pictures are very vibrant. Our students range from kindergarten through fourth grade. They will love studying all of the new words in the glossary at the end of the story. They love to pronounce words in other languages and learn their meaning. This book is the perfect addition to our collection. Thank you once again for your donation.”
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
“We would like to express our appreciation for the gift of India Unveiled for our high school and middle school students to enjoy. We have placed these books in the school media centers. The pictures are amazing throughout the entire book. I am sure that our students will have a great understanding of India once reading this book.”
J.I.G., Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools, Hamden CT
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
J.I.G., Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools, Hamden CT
“Our district recently received a very generous gift made possible by donations from the Indian American Community of Connecticut. I want to thank you on behalf of our Board of Education and all of our students who will benefit from this charitable contribution. The two titles, India Unveiledand Finders Keepers? will certainly enhance our school libraries and will serve to su
C.M., Library Curriculum Leader, Long Beach USD, Long Beach, CA
J.S.W., PhD, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Colleton County School District, Walterboro, SC
J.I.G., Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools, Hamden CT
“This is fantastic news for our libraries! There are 36 school libraries that serve students in middle and high school and 54 school libraries that serve elementary school students. If the books are sent to me at the Library Services office, we can catalog and distribute to individual sites. Your gift will be a welcome addition to our collections!”
E.P., Assistant Director, Library Media Services, Austin ISD, Austin, TX
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
“Thank you so much for the donation of 104 Finders Keepers? and 34 India Unveiled to the school libraries in Austin ISD. We appreciate your generosity. These have all been cataloged and processed and sent to our libraries. We know that our District will benefit from having these resources.”
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
“I would like to thank you for your generous donation of the copies of India Unveiled. We truly appreciate your support of our middle and high school students and we are pleased to add the books to our collections. Your donation is a lasting gift.”
L.D.W., Program Coordinator, Library Media Technology Department, Pinellas County Schools, FL
C.R., Ed D., Director of Staff, Family, and Student Services, St. Charles CUSD 303, St. Charles, IL
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
“I will be coordinating this most generous donation. We would like to request 81 copies of Finders Keepers? and 51 copies of India Unveiled. I would like to thank you so much for this amazing donation. This is an incredible opportunity for our libraries and students to have this kind of information.”
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
“I would like to think you for your donation of the award winning books for our school libraries. They were thrilled to receive these publications. The books are an excellent addition to our growing collection of cultural resources. Your generosity to support the students in our community is greatly appreciated. Thank you for thinking of us to be the recipients of such a wonderful gift.”
M.B., Ed. D, Superintendent of Schools, Auburn Public Schools, Auburn, MA
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
M.B., Ed. D, Superintendent of Schools, Auburn Public Schools, Auburn, MA
“I would like to take this opportunity to send sincere thanks to you both for the donation to our school libraries of the book India Unveiled. It was most kind of you. It is a beautiful book and will be enjoyed by many students and staff at both Auburn High School and Auburn Middle School.”
L.L, Principal, Highland Elementary, Eunice, LA
E.W.M, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury CT
M.B., Ed. D, Superintendent of Schools, Auburn Public Schools, Auburn, MA
“I, as well as the teachers and students here at Highland Elementary, truly appreciate your contribution to our school. We are extremely humbled to accept such a precious gift [Finders Keepers?] and eager to share with our student body.”
S.M., Librarian, Columbus Middle School, Columbus, MS
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
C.Z., Ed. D., Librarian, Hanahan High School, Hanahan, SC
“Your books that were donated to my library are amazing. They are already on display for students and teaches to use. I know they will enjoy them at Columbus Middle School.”
C.Z., Ed. D., Librarian, Hanahan High School, Hanahan, SC
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
C.Z., Ed. D., Librarian, Hanahan High School, Hanahan, SC
“Thank you for our copy of India Unveiled. I look forward to adding this to our collection here at Hanahan High School and being able to share this with the students. It is a beautiful book and I appreciate your generosity.”
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
“We are in receipt of your generous donation of 2 copies of the book India Unveiled to our middle school and high school libraries. On behalf of the staff and students of Berkshire Hills Regional School District, I would like to extend a sincere thank you for this donation.”
C.H., Media Assistant, Meigs Middle School, Shalimar, FL
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
P.D., Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Berkshire Hills Regional SD, Stockbridge, MA
“I am writing to thank you for the book titled India Unveiled. It is a beautiful book with amazing pictures and interesting content. I’m sure that our students will enjoy it for years to come.”
C.T., Principal, Lindeneau Elementary School, Edison, NJ
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
“Thank you so much for the donation for the beautiful book, Finders Keepers?. This book will be a wonderful resource to our school library. We really appreciate you thinking of Lindeneau School for this gift.”
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
L.S., Media Aide, Washington Township Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
“Thank you so much for donating two copies of Finders Keepers? to our school library. This is a great book to teach the children about the culture and people of India. Your books will be cherished!”