The mission of Dearist is to help young people discover their voices and foster meaningful connection. We believe writing a letter is a great way to start.
With a bit of structure and inspiration, kids can discover the magic themselves.
Have you ever found something from your past that instantly transported you to another time? I came across a box of letters I had saved from when I was a child, and suddenly the world shifted. The handwriting, the soft torn edges of the envelopes, the tiny artifacts preserved inside, all as precious in my grown hands as they were when I first found them in the mailbox years ago. There is something so satisfying about the unmistakable provenance of letters.
One envelope in particular caught my eye. It was a letter I had written, addressed to a friend of mine from third grade. At the time, this friend had moved away and no longer went to my school. In my letter, I told her that I missed her and thanked her for being my very good friend. Tragically, the letter was never mailed because I had been waiting on one critical thing that we ran out of in my house - a stamp.
We intuitively understand the benefits of writing letters. In the same way, we are deeply aware of the pitfalls of other modes of communication that our digital world has enabled. Rediscovering my childhood letters gave me the clarity that, with a little help, my kids could come to find the magic of letter writing too. That is why I created Dearist, a book and stationery series for kids with everything needed to write (and mail) great letters.
I hope you'll join us in the fun.
Your friend,
Jennifer Yang
Founder
Jennifer graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's in English. She later returned to Duke for an MBA at The Fuqua School of Business. She enjoys writing to connect with people throughout the world.
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