Letterjoy is a homeschool-friendly history and literature supplement that sends students real historic letters via snail mail every week.

Each envelope includes a noteworthy letter from American history, restored and replicated by our designers.

Each envelope (for most collections) also include "the Postscript," our signature article that tells the story of each letter. Many parents find "the Postscript" to be the most enriching part of the Letterjoy experience.

For homeschool families, Letterjoy is an easy way to bring primary sources into your home classroom without hours of prep.

Through our growing selection of topic-specific bundles, Letterjoy can support American history, world history, English literature, civics, writing, and more, while giving students a richer, more human connection to the past.

Letterjoy is a great fit for curious homeschool students who learn best through stories, primary sources, and real-world context.

Letterjoy is also a great tool for parents and educators who are looking for a screen-free supplement to augment their student's history or language arts curriculum.

We typically recommend Letterjoy only for students in 8th grade above, because our letters can be difficult to read for younger readers.

That said, plenty of parents of younger readers have decided to try Letterjoy with their students and found it to be an enriching experience.

As of this writing, Letterjoy is available to Educational Savings Account/Education Freedom Account parents in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Utah, South Carolina, and Florida.

Letterjoy is available on the Classwallet marketplace in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, and South Carolina.

In Florida, Letterjoy is available to parents via the Step Up For Students marketplace.

In Georgia and Utah, Letterjoy is available via the Odyssey marketplace.

Don't see your state? Email our team and we'll let you know if we're available in your state's marketplace yet. We're adding states frequently.

Yes. The historical letters we mail to your student's door are reproductions of real letters (or telegrams) written by legendary figures and eloquent eyewitnesses. They are sourced from some of the finest archives, special collections, and private sources on the planet.

For more information on sourcing, and the philosophical debate over what constitutes authenticity (and our stance on it), reach out to Support[at]letterjoy[dot]co.

Our signature American History collection tells the story of our nation from 1776 through 1960.

A few of the major eras covered include the American Revolution (obviously), the early republic, the Civil War, World War I, the Industrial Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and the Cold War.

A few of the specific events this collection includes letters from are The Alamo, Pearl Harbor, John Brown's raid, and the Constitutional Convention.

For the most detailed and up-to-date list of topics you'll receive letters about, please refer to this page.

In addition to this collection, we offer a growing list of additional topic-specific collections. Our current offering includes:

Letters From Military History: Perfect for students interested in World War II or the Civil War or future military service. Get letters from legendary generals, admirals, aviators, spies, and more.

Great Writers On Writing: For students who love to read and write. Get writing advice from best-selling authors like Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Letters On Science & Innovation: Supplement your STEM curriculum with letters from the inventors, scientists, & titans of industry who shaped the modern world.

Please Note: All collections with the exception of our signature American History collection are offered only in six-month packages.

In addition to our main "Letters From American History" collection, we offer a few topic-specific "special collections" for your student.

These are the special collections currently available for purchase:

The Codebreaking Club: Break a real secret code from history monthly. Learn about spies and battles of the past.

Presidential Letters: Get snail mail from POTUSes throughout history and their allies and adversaries.

The Federalist Papers: Experience America's most famous series of essays in their original format, 1780s newsprint.

Letters From Military History: Explore the history of the United States military and the experiences of wartime presidents, generals, admirals, and soldiers on the battlefield.

Letters About Writing: The perfect supplement to your English language arts or creative writing curriculum. Get writing advice from best-selling authors like Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Letters On Science & Innovation: Explore the history of science & innovation through the letters of the inventors & titans of industry who made it.

Please Note: Most special collections are only available in six-month increments.

Yes. All Letterjoy bundles include free USPS First-Class postage. Members and gift recipients with mailing addresses outside the United States will incur a modest international postage surcharge.

Every Letterjoy letter your student receives will arrive with "The Postscript," a detailed article about your letter, the person who wrote it, and the events described within it.

For more details on how we write "The Postscript" and why many Letterjoy parents consider it the highlight of their student's experience, visit this page.

Yes! No screens are required to enjoy Letterjoy.

Our letters arrive via First-Class mail, and "the Postscript," the article about each letter, arrives in the very same envelope.

Of course! Our samples page has high-resolution PDF scans of a few the letters past birthday, Christmas, and Father's Day gift recipients have received.

Yes. We mail to students around the world. Charges for additional postage may apply (and letters may take 2-3 weeks to arrive, depending on the quality of your local postal carrier).

Letters are sent via first-class mail once per week. Newly activated orders usually go out in the first mailing of the month you selected at checkout.

Orders placed via Classwallet, Odyssey, and other EFA marketplaces typically start in the calendar month following the month in which you placed your order.

Please Note: If you purchase within a week of the start of your start month, your first letter will (in most cases) go out with our 2nd mailing of the month.

Recently moved? You can change your address right from our self-serve address-change form (https://www.letterjoy.co/pages/update-address).

Please note: Address changes may take 7-10 days to process. Because we print some envelopes in advance, a letter may be mailed to your previous address even after your address change is submitted.

We're here to help! Visit our support page or send us an email. We'll be in touch soon with an answer.

You can also reach us by sending a letter to P.O. Box 70587, Washington, DC 20024.