To the Editor:

Hello, my name is Jenyfer Martinez. I am a fifth-grader at Napa Valley Language Academy in California.

The reason Iam writing to you is that my class is doing state reports and I have chosen your magnificent state of Illinois. I would really like if you posted my letter in your newspaper so that I can get all the help I need for my report.

What I need from your readers are pamphlets, postcards, souvenirs or anything else that would be beneficial to my report.

I will be writing about your state's agriculture, history, economy, famous people, events, historical figures and national parks. I also will be doing it an oral report poster and Microsoft Power Point presentation.

Thank you for your support and help in making me a great researcher of your outstanding state.

JENYFER MARTINEZ

Napa Valley Language Academy

c/o Mrs. Franco-Nord

2700 Kilburn Avenue, Napa, Calif., 94558