Wondering how World Letters works? We’ve answered some of the questions we hear most often, from subscriptions and delivery to what children can expect inside each envelope. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, we’d love to hear from you click here.
World Letters is a collection of beautifully illustrated letter adventures for children.
Our first collection, Elsewhere, is designed for readers aged 7 to 11. Each month, children receive a beautifully illustrated letter inspired by a real destination, written by travel writer Tatyana Leonov and illustrated by Helen Ayle.
Elsewhere includes 36 unique adventures, and every letter is a standalone story, so you can begin your journey at any time.
We send one new Elsewhere letter each month.
If you subscribe, you’ll usually receive the next month’s adventure, giving us time to prepare your personalised envelope and welcome you to the journey.
As we grow, we’ll share our monthly mailing schedule so you’ll know exactly when to expect each adventure.
Choose the subscription that’s right for you, then sit back and wait for your adventures to arrive.
Each month, your child will receive a beautifully illustrated letter from a new destination somewhere in the world. Over time, they’ll build their own collection of adventures to treasure and revisit.
Absolutely. You can join at any point during the year.
Every letter is a standalone adventure, so there’s no need to start in January or wait for a new series. You’ll simply begin with the next monthly letter and continue the journey from there.
Elsewhere is designed for readers aged 7 to 11.
Younger children often enjoy sharing the stories with a parent, grandparent or older sibling, while confident readers can enjoy the adventures independently.
Each World Letters adventure is presented as a beautifully illustrated, two-sided letter, designed to be engaging, accessible and enjoyable whether read independently or shared together.
Yes. Every envelope is personally addressed to your child, making it feel like a real piece of mail arriving just for them.
The letters themselves are not personalised, allowing every child to enjoy the same beautifully crafted adventure.
Yes. Every Elsewhere letter is an original story written by Tatyana Leonov and illustrated exclusively for World Letters by Helen Ayle.
Each adventure is inspired by real places around the world and created especially for the Elsewhere collection.
Yes. We currently ship to Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
We’re excited to bring World Letters to even more families around the world in the future.
Absolutely. World Letters subscriptions make a thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas or simply because.
Simply choose a gift subscription and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yes. Each month we send one brand-new Elsewhere adventure to all current subscribers.
Every letter is a standalone story, so you’ll never feel like you’ve joined halfway through the collection.
No. Elsewhere is a collection of 36 unique adventures, with no destination repeated within the collection.
Our subscriptions are available in three, six, 12, 24 and 36-month options.
Your subscription will end automatically after you’ve received all the monthly adventures included in your chosen plan.
Our 36-month subscription completes the full Elsewhere collection of 36 unique adventures. We’re already dreaming up what comes next, including new World Letters collections for older readers, so watch this space.
Yes. If you’re moving or would like future letters sent somewhere else, simply contact us before the next monthly mailing and we’ll update your details.
If your letter hasn’t arrived within a reasonable time, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Yes. A portion of every World Letters subscription is donated to FAST Australia and the Angelman Syndrome Association Australia, helping support families affected by Angelman syndrome while inspiring the next generation of curious readers.
Letters create a different kind of experience. They can be held, shared, revisited and treasured long after they are read. Each delivery transforms a simple trip to the mailbox into an opportunity for discovery, imagination and connection.
Each delivery includes a beautifully illustrated, two-sided story inspired by a real destination, culture or tradition. Every letter is designed to spark curiosity, imagination and a love of discovering the world.
World Letters is designed for children aged 7 to 11, although many younger and older children enjoy sharing the stories with siblings, parents and grandparents.
Elsewhere is the first chapter in the World Letters journey. We’re already creating a new collection for slightly older readers, designed to inspire the same curiosity, wonder and love of discovery as children grow.
Elsewhere is a collection of 36 unique adventures across 36 different destinations. Subscribers receive a new story each month, with no repeated countries or adventures throughout the collection. Families can subscribe for up to three years and continue discovering new destinations every month.
No. Every letter is a complete standalone adventure, so children can begin their journey at any point in the collection.
Yes. A single letter is a wonderful way to experience World Letters for the first time. Every story is a complete standalone adventure, so there’s no need to start at the beginning.
Absolutely. Gift subscriptions are a popular choice for birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions, with adventures arriving long after the celebration has ended.
Yes. Every story is inspired by a real destination, culture, tradition or event somewhere in the world. The stories are written by travel writer Tatyana Leonov and based on places she has personally visited and researched.
Each envelope is personally addressed to your child, making every delivery feel extra special. The stories themselves are not personalised.
Each World Letters adventure is presented as a beautifully illustrated, two-sided letter designed to be engaging, accessible and enjoyable to read together.
Subscribers receive one new letter each month. Delivery schedules may vary slightly depending on postal services and location.
If your letter doesn’t arrive, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
World Letters is currently available within Australia, with international shipping planned for the future. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear when adventures become available in your region.
Orders are posted according to our mailing schedule. Your first delivery will be the next adventure in the World Letters journey after your order is placed.
We’d love to help. Send us a note at hello@worldletters.com.au and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
