Create their first letter

Help us make the mailbox magic feel personal.

About three minutes. Preview the letter plan first; adult contact and permission come at the final step before Stripe.

Step 1 of 4

First, their reader profile

Who will be opening the envelope?

Share only what helps us make the letter. Please do not include school names, schedules, medical details, or other sensitive information.

Child's first name or nickname Reader ageUsed to tune vocabulary and themes.

Reading style

Read aloud together Early reader Independent reader Advanced or adult reader

A few sparks for the story

What makes them light up?

Choose as many as you like Optional

Anything else they love? Optional Something they are excited about or proud of Optional Anything gentle we should avoid Optional

A little matchmaking magic

Would you like us to choose their first pen pal?

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Review your letter plan

A mailbox adventure made for one reader.

The language will fit a and weave in .

One new personalized adventure every paid month
Personalized replies, up to four outgoing pieces per month
Prepared within 5–7 business days after setup
U.S. postage included

Choose their letter plan

Pen Pals Mailbox ClubFirst month $1; then $5/month until canceled • limited to 50 Founding Families Six-month adventure$89 one time • save $25 • up to 24 pieces Year of letters$149 one time • save $79 • up to 48 pieces

Your plan

First month $1. Then $5/month.

Due today: $1. Then $5 each month until canceled. Includes one guaranteed personalized monthly adventure, plus replies when the reader writes back—up to four outgoing pieces per month. U.S. postage and the printable Starter Kit are included.

First-Letter Delight Promise: if the first letter does not feel personal or age-appropriate, we will rewrite and replace it once at no charge.

Adult checkout details

Parent, guardian, or adult gift-giver email

We use this email and the completed letter plan for checkout and fulfillment. We do not sell this information, and the reader never needs an account. Read our privacy policy.

I am the child's parent/legal guardian, or I have permission from their parent/legal guardian to provide these details.

Stripe securely collects payment and the U.S. mailing address. Your saved letter plan stays on this device if you return.