"I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda is a memoir that tells a heartwarming true story of a friendship that forms from a school pen-pal program. Caitlin, from the United States, and Martin, from Zimbabwe develop a meaningful friendship from afar. The book is a true inspiration of a relationship that is full of empathy and a deep connection that builds regardless of distance and cultural differences. This story is a testament of the difference one person can make in the life of another person and in the world and the power of kindness.

The "I Will Always Write Back" Literature Unit includes 44 pages of follow up work, a book(s), a work journal, color pencils, and pencil sharpener.  Each chapter reading includes vocabulary words for each chapter with a different activity. The activities include various writing prompts, Zimbabwe country study, character sketch, compare and contrast, letter outline and writing, character interview, creating a diorama, cereal box project, college research, Africa research, and creating a movie trailer. Contact us at [email protected] for literature unit requests.

You can order this unit with one, two, or three books, depending on if you want to do a read aloud or have your children/students follow along.  Each book will include an extra journal.  Choose from the drop-down menu.