Lois Brooks, Lower School Librarian, WCS, Hockessin, DE You did a great job and everyone loved you!" It is a GREAT lead-up to Grandparents Day. Oliver was a remarkable and resourceful young man.Įveryone is STILL talking about your presentation - the kids are reading your books and looking at all the "family traditions" that are up on the wall, and the teachers are using the whole concept of oral history and storytelling in all their classes. I truly enjoyed both books and would recommend to readers of any age. What wonderful stories of ambition and survival. "PEANUT BUTTER FOR CUPCAKES", like Donna Aviles' two other books, should be considered esential reading." It is this final aspect that give the book its unique component, for it provides young people with a sense of respect for their ancestors - a level of respect that is very deserving but often not given. Rarely do you find a story than can not only teach your children important history lessons, but also how families in the past survived some of the hardest of times. " PEANUT BUTTER FOR CUPCAKES" is bound to be considered a classic in its genre. Renee Wendinger, VP Minnesota Orphan Train Riders Assoc. This story touches on brotherly love and the importance of family, in addition to the contribution of historical information." "Excellent book, even adults would love it! It keeps one captivated, wondering NOW what will happen to these two brothers. The book is very well written - my goodness, what a man!" "Oliver was really a larger than life character. Barbara Miller, Friends of the Hockessin Library
Your manner is so personable and to share a story so meaningful is important as placement in history. We appreciate that you could come and share the family stories with audio, ,photos and great documentation. "Thank you for an interesting and informative evening. Valerie Oldiges & Diane Naylor, SJB School John The Beloved library and look foward to recommending you to othe librarians." We are proud to have your books in the St. "Thank you for your captivating presentation! We know we speak for everyone who attended in saying that we were all enriched by an increased knowledge of the Orphan Trains and their impact on that segment of our country's history. William Rotko, Screenwriter BREACH (Universal Pictures) It's a really interesting part of our history that never really has been written about but I think will appeal to a large audience." Donna's books transport you back in time.
When you get into the minutiae of characters you find a wellspring of drama, humor and adventure. I'm attracted to true stories and these have a lot of heart. "It's very American - their journeys to find their places in the world.
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