Sample Letter to Representative or Senator

Date

Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, ZipcodeYour E-mail

Your Phone Number

The Honorable_________________________

House of Representatives or United States Senate

Office Address of Representative or Senator

Dear Representative/Senator ____________________,

(In your first paragraph include personal information) I am very fortunate to have

been provided with an excellent education that prepared me for the future. I currently

have children in both elementary and middle school. Recently, I have become very

concerned about legislative impact on education. As a parent yourself, I am sure that you

share many of these concerns.

(Include facts) Research has shown that schools with strong school library media

programs have better rates of success. For example, in Alaska it was found that schools

with a full time librarian scored higher on standardized tests than schools with only part

time librarians. These schools were able to have longer hours of operation, leading to

higher rates of circulation, thus impacting student achievement. Similar findings have

been made in many other states across our country.

(State what you are asking for) I ask that you support (Insert name of bill here). In

supporting this bill funding will be provided that will support school library media

programs. This is a very small price to invest in the futures of our nations children. All

children should have the opportunity to achieve and develop skills necessary for the

future. I believe that in supporting this bill you will impact the lives of countless

children.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your Name