I taught a class on writing short stories to a group of urban 9th graders. If it was a mistake, thought you should know. I'm a but leery about having files I didn't ask for lodging themselves in my hard drive. Don't mean to grouch, but did want to make a point. I have enjoyed reading all the posts on this subject.
Messages are the death of an honest literary transaction with children.
A little of you lives in every child with whom you come in contact. Great is your influence, for you have contributed to the development of every advancement in medicine and science. You speak in every courtroom and from every pulpit. Your voice is heard in every song, and your influence is felt in every painting. You live in the pages of every book that has ever been written.