Testimonials

Erick Ingraham was outstanding! His presentation complements our writing program and inspired young illustrators, as well as authors. We could have listened to him for hours!--Penny A. Gr. 5/6 Teacher Gilsum (NH) Elementary  3/27/00 email
You were fantastic!--Kristin W. Gr. 5

He had an outstanding presentation!--Clark H. Gr. 5

He's very creative in his drawing.--Cory S.Gr. 5

His drawings of the animals doing sports were awesome!--Sarah M. Gr. 6

I wouldn't mind if he came again and again!--Elizabeth M. Gr. 5

9/22/01 email
Dear Mr. Ingraham,
I just checked out three of your children's books from the Montgomery County Library: High-Wire Henry, Henry the Sailor Cat, and Flood (which I had seen before). I have been a mother for 20 years and I always made it a practice to look thru children's books fairly quickly and choose those with the best illustrations, and reject the rest. I really detest poor illustrations, and misshapen purple cows and other strange things. Your books are some of the most beautiful illustrations I have ever seen. I shall look for them in the bookstore. Sharon Bratcher

From Mary Parine, Cherry Drive Elementary, Thornton, Colorado
  Thank you for your visit to our school on January 26th. It was an exciting visit for all of us here at Cherry Drive Elementary. The day you spent with us is of the high points of this school year. It was just so much fun!
   There was so much about your visit that made it special. What you brought to our school was an excellent match to our needs. Your caring for our students was touching. Honestly, Erick, you gave your all during this visit.
   The repercussions of your time with us are many The most obvious one is the lack of your books on the IMC shelves - they are always checked out. Last week we were reading Henry The Sailor Cat because it is one of the books nominated for the Colorado Children's Book Award this year. All of the youngest students spoke of their memories of your visit. The older students also enjoyed hearing the book again and shared their memories.
  You never will know all the lives you have touched by your contact with these students.I do know your kind, respectful, and encouraging approach to these students was appreciated by everyone here at school. You are so unselfish with the students. A simple thank you seems inadequate to express how pleased I am with your school visit.
   Watching you work with us during your school visit made me aware of how much we can gain with more knowledge, appreciation, practice, and understanding of art. The art class you presented was one I wish the teachers could have attended.

A testimonial written immediately after a presentation:
Thank you very much for coming to our school. The children in my class have been looking forward to this day for weeks. You are a very good presenter and an outstanding artist.
I went to elementary school in Steamboat Springs and I remember when Mary Calhoun used to come to our classes and read Cross-Country Cat to us. The drawings that you did for that book and for Hot-Air Henry are very realistic depictions of the Northern Colorado area. They make me reminisce about home.
Your presentation was very impressive. I have never seen such a large group of students so engaged and so quiet. You should be very proud of your artistic accomplishments as well as your great and positive influence over America's youth.
Sincerely,
-----Chadwick Anderson, 3rd grade teacher at Goldrick Elementary School Denver CO

From the teachers at Elm Street School, Laconia, NH
Excellent choice! The primary students I viewed watching him were spellbound! Most students had good questions. Room visitations went well.

Thank you - The students and teachers really seemed to enjoy the presentation!

Excellent - Enjoyed him immensely- Great opportunity for students to talk to an illustrator and learn about how he goes about doing "his job".

A worthwhile activity. Thanks for providing this for the children at Elm St. School.
This was an outstanding program. Erick Ingraham was excellent with the children and gave an outstanding program. The author signing and classroom visit just added an extra intimate look at a famous illustrator. Thank you for such a meaningful program.

Erick Ingraham was a wonderful presenter! We were all so lucky to have him visit our school. It was a wonderful way to expose children to the world of literature and give it a name and face. Many children now talk about being illustrators when they're older - and most are taking pride in their drawings. For many small children the concept of illustrator - is sometimes tough. Now every student in my class knows what the word illustrator means and they are excited to learn about others.