Leopoldo needs our help with his report

Hello, my name is Leopoldo Contreras. I am a fifth grader at Napa Valley Language Academy in Napa, California.

The reason I am writing to you is that my class is doing state reports and I have chosen your magnificent state, Illinois.

I would really like it if you posted my letter in your newspaper so that I can get all kinds of help I need for my report. What I need from you or your readers are pamphlets, postcards, souvenirs, or anything else that would be useful.

I will be writing to your state's agriculture, historical figures and national parks (sic). I will also be doing 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.

Leopold Contreras

Napa Valley Language Academy

c/o Mr. Moreno

2700 Kilburn Ave.

Napa, CA 94558

• Editor's note: We'll check in with Leopoldo in a little while to see how big a haul he made.