Letters Now Sent, Volume II

Letters Now Sent, Volume II is an invitation to reflect on places we once called home (or still do, from afar). This project is for anyone who has left a place that shaped them in some meaningful way.

We invite you to write a letter to that place—a city, town, or country—that holds part of your story. Share what you miss, what formed you, or what you continue to carry with you. Write from personal experience, with honesty and nuance. Please avoid generalities or cultural stereotypes; this is a space for authentic, individual reflection.

A review team will read each submission with care and may offer comments or editing suggestions to ensure clarity and resonance. Selected letters will be included in Letters Now Sent, Volume II.

This project especially welcomes voices from Third Culture Kids (TCKs), Cross-Cultural Kids (CCKs), immigrants, expats, and anyone whose understanding of home spans more than one place.

Suggestions for writing:

Structure:

• Salutation: Dear [Country/City/Town/State/Province Name] (e.g., Dear India, Dear Paris, Dear Haiti…)

• Body:

  • Reflect on personal interaction with the place’s history, culture, traditions, events.

  • Share your feelings or observations about what it was like living there.

  • Pose questions or offer hopes for the future.

• Closing: May be poetic (With hope, Forever watching, etc.)

Tips:

• Use vivid language and metaphors.

• It can be emotional, nostalgic, critical, or loving.

• LETTER LENGTH MAX: 1,000 words!

Please fill out this Google Form completely and note the timeline below: