<p> **sample letter** Print on Your School’s Letterhead Personalize for your school</p><p>Dear Parents,</p><p>What a treat we had at school today! Nationally acclaimed singer-storyteller Bill Harley performed for our children and he was wonderful. I hope you’ll ask your child about it at the dinner table tonight. </p><p>Recognized as one of America’s finest performers for families, Bill Harley is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, author and playwright. With over twenty recordings of songs and stories and four children’s books to his credit, Bill’s humorous, yet meaningful work chronicles the lives of children at school and at home. The recipient of numerous national awards, including a Grammy award, Bill tours nationally and has been a regular commentator on NPR's All Things Considered since 1991. </p><p>As a way of supporting our school community and helping us to provide additional cultural arts programming for our children, Bill has offered us a unique fundraising opportunity. Our school will earn 30% of all sales made in the next week through the enclosed brochure. I hope you will take the time to look through the brochure and consider purchasing some of his recordings. (You may want to ask your child for his/her favorites as we’ve been enjoying Bill’s work in our classrooms for the past month!) Please be sure to return your order form no later than ______with a check made payable to ______.</p><p>I hope you will be able to participate in this special offer. Bill’s recordings are filled with warmth and humor – I know your whole family will enjoy them for years to come. In reviewing one of Bill’s recordings, Family Fun Magazine said “…Bill Harley is the finest, funniest children’s songwriter around…” and the Los Angeles Times states “Harley’s audiences are families, but it’s hard to tell who enjoys him more - parents or children. His material works at both levels…” We felt lucky to have Bill come to our school. If you want to know more about Bill’s work or recordings you can visit his website at www.billharley.com. </p><p>The titles our teachers especially recommend are: ______</p><p>Thanks for taking the time to consider the enclosed offer. These recordings will make great holiday gifts!!!</p><p>Sincerely,</p>