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Step 1
Elegant WritingFind pen pals through the classified section of small newsletters and interest-specific magazines. If you are a homeschooled teen, look for pen pals through a homeschooling newsletter or e-list.
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Step 2
Find a pen pal through your club or organization. For example, if you belong to a 4-H club, network with other clubs to find a pen pal.
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Step 3
Try writing to your extended family members and cousins you only see infrequently. You may be surprised to find the perfect pen pal in your own family.
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Step 4
Ask at a local nursing home for the name and address of an elderly resident who would like to receive and send correspondence. You may find a pen pal and make someone's day brighter at the same time.














Comments
vallain said
on 6/6/2009 I think it's a great idea to find a penpal in a nursing home. Think how it will brighten their day to get a letter.
asakuraren531 said
on 4/29/2009 hello! i'm looking for A SNAIL MAIL PENPAL. i'm looking for someone who can help me improve my french, german, italian and greek language skills since i'm a beginner. write me @ LEAH MAMANAO, POBLACION SAN REMIGIO 6011 CEBU PHILIPPINES
Desula said
on 11/10/2008 Great tips on finding a pen pal. I used to have one and we wrote, until we went away to college.
bossypants said
on 10/27/2008 How refreshing to see this article! Who doesn't love to get NICE mail?
econ476 said
on 10/7/2008 I had a penpal from 9 years old through college! We have since lost touch, but I loved writing to her! She was one of my best friends! Glad to know people still do this!