Letters from Readers in Ireland
A few months ago, I heard through CWILL, the Children’s Writers and Illustrators of BC, that a writer in Ireland who had encouraged young students by providing workshops and writing prizes had died. Many of us sent our condolences, as well as copies of some of our books, and just recently I received these responses, from students at Carnalbanagh Primary School in County Antrim, Ireland:
Dear Diane Haynes,
I liked the book called Flight or Fight. It is very exciting. I liked the bit where she rescues the Birds from the oil spill. Thank you for sending the books we all like them they are great. We are very sad that Sandy is dead and she was a great friend to all of us.
From Daniel, age 11
Dear Diane Haynes
Thank you for sending the books to our school. They are very interesting and lots of people are reading them. We have been studying birds in science so your book Crow Medicine ties in with our science. We are all sad about Sandy. She was a good friend. She gave out awards on prize day for our stories.
From Lewis, age 11, and all the other children at Carnalbanagh Primary School
Thank you so much, Daniel and Lewis, for taking the time to write, and to the staff and students at Carnalbanagh Primary I send all my best wishes!
Diane