Recommendations from students:

Students in grades two through eight are delighted:

“To the author of an Oregon Trail book. From a young boy trying to become an author. THANK YOU!” 
– Sean

“I loved learning about the pioneers going west over the Oregon Trail. I can’t believe that they sucked on bullets to keep from getting dehydrated. That was the best history class ever!” 
– Patrick 

“Holding the antiques from the Oregon Trail was my favorite part of the whole demonstration. It was neat to see the baby doll and the animal skin from the Trail. Someday I would like to write a book.” 
– Taylor

“I felt like I was there. You made it feel like I was a pioneer.” 
– Olivia

“There were so many things that you told us that I have never learned about before.”
– Kayla

“I also love to write and you inspired me to think outside the box and never give up. Thank you.”
– Erica

“I thought the program was cool because you let us touch and hold the artifacts.” 
– Sarah

 
“Thank you for letting me sit on the saddle from the 1800s. That was awesome! So were the bullets, gun holster, whips and horseshoes! I am proud to know that black people were so important!”
– Pat

“I had the best time ever! Plus I got to use the old-fashioned washing machine.” 
– Matt

“It was the best day of my life! From your number one fan.” 
– Kelsey

“You inspired me to write a book of my own.”
– Carmen

“Before you came I had no idea what the Oregon Trail was, but now I know everything about it.” 
– Matt

“I thought that your presentation was very easy to understand and very detailed. It looked to me that you put a lot of time and effort into this goal, and I think you did a great job!” 
– Melissa

“I hope to be a good author like you some day.”
– Sam

“All the kids are talking about your presentation. I did not know there were black cowboys way back then! Thank you for the autographed copy to our library.” 
– David

“I like how you brought in the clothes they wore and the things from back then.”
- Kayla

“I liked that you passed around all of those items that were used on the Oregon Trail.” 
– Dalton

“I was very happy the way you presented yourself today. The way you spoke was detailed, which kept us interested.” 
– Emily

“I liked how you used props to show us things like an old wagon wheel, an iron, a baby doll, quilts, etc.”
– Sydni

 “The best of all were the pictures. I did not know that they were made from tin. It was almost like a painting, but not as close.”
– Anne Marie

“I am writing great stories with all your tips. Thanks a lot!”
– John