student letters

Don Johnston sends a BIG THANKS to all students and teachers who write in about Building Wings. Your ideas, thoughts and experiences are an important part of why Don wrote his autobiography. We invite you to read more Start-to-Finish books and share your feelings with us like Mrs. Jennifer Dickens did with her 7th graders at Random Middle School, FL.

Please send your letters to:

Don Johnston Incorporated
Attn: Building Wings
26799 W. Commerce Drive
Volo, IL 60073

Please include your school’s contact information on all correspondence. Enjoy reading these terrific letters!

Mrs. Jennifer Dickens, a reading teacher at Ransom Middle School, Cantonment, FL, said, "I believe all teachers should read Don's book. Struggling learners are often stereotyped as behavior problems in school. Don's autobiography opened the lid on some of my students' feelings about being struggling readers. I saw them relate to Don's personal experience in a meaningful way. My students were eager to express their thoughts to Don, so we did. He replied by sending us each a copy of his book personally signed!"

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Boys and Girls Club Director Quote Graphic A warm thanks to MaryLynn Zemke, Director of the Harris Literacy Center for the Portland, OR Boys and Girls Clubs who sent us these special letters from her students in their after-school literacy program. Ms Zemke said, "The students really enjoyed reading Don's book and had plenty to say about his experiences!" (Letters 15-18)