How It Works
Send a letter, widen a heart!
Join
Choose children’s letters (ages 5-11) or teen letters (ages 12+)
Receive
A letter from me to you, mailed the first week of each month.
Unfold
Hand-illustrated letter, heart map, field notes, postcard, and small surprises
Take a peek inside one of our teen letters.
About These Letters
Each Hello, Heart! letter begins with a story and a sketch. Created in the Midwest and brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations, they’re inspired by the questions we carry and the feelings that shape our days. Every letter is written, illustrated, folded, and addressed with care—just for you.
Some of the letters may make you giggle. Some may make you stop and wonder. Some may make you want to draw or write or hum a little tune.
There is a postcard tucked in, too. You can keep it close or displayed in a frame. You can draw on it or write a few words. Then you can send it off to someone you care about. That’s part of the story, too.
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What’s Tucked Inside
Every envelope carries five things. Each letter is its own small world.
Hand-Illustrated Letter
A 2-page illustrated letter with a story waiting to unfold
Field Notes
Written notes, tiny findings from nature and the heart
Heart Map
A small place to get to know your own heart a little better
Postcard
Send to someone special or keep for yourself
Small Surprises
Because every letter deserves a little more magic
In Their Words
After Receiving
“Our two children, ages 5 and 8, LOVE Hello, Heart! The illustrations are wonderful and the heart map was so easy for all of us to follow. The heart map is now part of our bedtime routine as we talk through our day.”
Sydney
Mother Of Two
“Hello, Heart! is going to help heal hurts and change hearts. A true treasure that helps you feel cared for the moment you see it in your mailbox. I can’t wait to see what comes next!”
Alex
Mother Of Three
“I read the first Hello, Heart! story to children in ten different classrooms and we can’t wait to hear more about the springtime potion. The words in the story were relatable and just right – the right ones in all the right ways. And, the reflection questions came in so handy for ongoing discussions.”
Bobby
Elementary School Counselor
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Never Miss A Letter!
For Children Ages 5-11
Paid Monthly or Save with an Annual Plan
$9/month
For Teens Ages 12+
Paid Monthly or Save with an Annual Plan
$9/month
Looking for a Collection of Letters?
Explore A Collection
Hello, Heart! Letters Near and Far is an ongoing story, told one letter at a time. I like to think of each one as a small part of something larger.
You can subscribe to receive a letter each month. You can also choose a collection: six letters, bundled together and mailed to you all at once, meant to be read in the order they arrive.
Every letter includes field notes, a heart map, a postcard, reflection questions, and a few small surprises.
About US
Thoughtfully Created
Sometimes a letter isn’t sent to tell you what to do, or who to become. It’s sent to remind you that you can be found in someone’s heart.
An envelope arrives, folded carefully and sealed with a sticker, waiting on the counter or tucked in with the mail. Inside is a moment to wander through your own heart.
We write stories, send letters, and build little worlds, not to create something new in a child or teen, but to tend to what already lives there.
Meet Kristin
The mother, psychologist, and adventurer behind Hello, Heart! Letters Near and Far
I have been working with children, families, educators and other clinicians for over twenty years. My work is inspired by the questions children ask, the feelings we all carry, and the belief that stories can help us understand ourselves a little better.
Hello, Heart!
Frequently Asked Questions
When will my letter mail each month?
Letters are packaged with care and mailed the first week of each month, with a standard USPS stamp.
Subscribe anytime during the month to receive the following month’s letter. For example, if you subscribe in January, your first letter will be the February edition, mailed the first week of February.
You’ll be billed on the same day you subscribe, each month.
Depending on location, US subscribers should receive their letter within 3-8 days of mailing. International subscribers may need to wait a bit longer, closer to 2-4 weeks.
How many should I order?
You're welcome to order one subscription per family, or different versions for different children depending on their age and interests.
If you'd like Hello, Heart! Letters for a classroom, therapy group, library, or other organization, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you certainly can. To cancel, skip a month, or change your address, login and view your account page here. Your username and password were set up during check-out. From your account, you can complete any of the above tasks. And of course, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What happens if I don’t receive my letter?
Hello, Heart! Letters Near and Far are sent all over the world via USPS and sometimes letters go missing! Please allow up to 4 weeks from the date you subscribe to receive your letter (6 weeks for international). If it hasn’t arrived by then, send an email to: hello@bereadyexplorers.com or share a message using the contact form here. We’d be more than happy to get a replacement letter out to you as soon as possible. If it’s your first letter, please also verify your address for us so that we can make sure your custom envelope is correctly addressed.
What age group are the letters designed for?
We offer two letter collections:
- Children's letters (ages 5-11) featuring several woodland friends
- Teen letters (ages 12+) featuring several characters navigating deeper questions and bigger feelings
Adults enjoy them too—especially the teen collection, which is written for "teens and the young at heart."
What can I expect to find in my letters?
Each envelope includes a 2-page illustrated letter with original art, field notes, a heart map, a postcard, and small surprises tucked inside.
Both collections are created with the same care and attention to story, art, and the magic of receiving mail.
Do you mail letters internationally?
We do indeed. The only difference is a slightly higher price, which is noted at checkout.
I meant this as a gift. Can I change the address? What should I do?
Please email us at hello@helloheartletters.com – we’ll update the address and if you’re not able to get the letter to the special person you are sending to, we will resend the letter using the new address so they can feel the surprise, comfort, and joy from receiving their first Hello, Heart! letter in the mail.
Making Room for Growing Hearts
Begin Here
For Children Ages 5-11
Paid Monthly or Save with an Annual Plan
$9/month
For Teens Ages 12+
Paid Monthly or Save with an Annual Plan
$9/month
Hearts Near and Far
A letter arrives. A story unfolds. A heart makes room.
Letters about wishes, forgotten paths, and the whole world already inside them.
