“It Started with Goosebumps, Butterflies, and Breathing” | Dear Friend, Do you know how I became a writer? It began with feelings. Yes, those things that bubble in your belly and swarm around your heart, even when–especially when–no one else knows. My first story came from being a person living in this world and having my own feelings about what it is like…
Category: Archive: Letters and Voices
The Archive of Voices and Letters brings the voices of creators to children wherever they are. In the Archive, you can find uplifting letters written by authors and illustrators directly to children, accompanied by voice recordings of the creators personally reading their messages out loud. We encourage everyone to take a moment to look through the Archive – we promise that people of all ages will be inspired.
“Дім — це ти” | Ти так любила будувати халабуди, облаштовувати в них безпеку й комфорт. Любила свій дім. Уявляла: якщо станеться щось страшне у світі — ти просто візьмеш і перенесеш свій будинок у безпечне місце. Ти дуже прив’язалася до нього, до місця, де народилася і виросла…
Visit David’s Website and follow him on:http://davecrosland.substack.comInstagram @dave_crosland “Inner Child Wisdom” Whenever I feel lost, my Inner Child reminds me… Hold onto your imagination. Imagining helps us see things in…
Being Yourself is the Best Way to Be Visit Jing Jing’s Website and follow her on:Instagram @jingjingtsongFacebook @jingjingandmichael • May 7, 2025
• July 23, 2024 Visit Gerald’s Website and follow him on: Instagram @westphillyauthor Facebook @westphillyauthor Twitter @westphillyauth1 Dear Child, I send this message to you because I care. I care…
• May 12, 2024 When I was very young my father said to me: “Never let anyone stand in the way of what you want to do, Not even me.”…
Stacey Woodson • April 5, 2024 Hello Friends, I love all things food related! I love to learn about new foods, I love to eat them, and I love to…
Listen to Eric Telfort reading his letter here: Dear young readers, My favorite children’s book growing up was Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendack. It was through that…
Thembi Palmer • May 23, 2023 Visit Thembi’s website and follow her on Instagram @im.storyadventures Things You Should Know You should know not to look to others… To feel good…
Sam Onche • March 6, 2023 Dear Black Boy Dear Black boy, Black and beautiful.Radiant as the sun, Close your eyes and see. Look deep down insideDeep within the mirror of your…