Hi! I'm Kirstin, creator of Ocean Explorer Mail. In addition to being Explorer in Chief of the Ocean Explorers Guild, I'm an illustrator, swimmer and mum to an active and cheeky five-year old.
The idea for Ocean Explorer Mail began at my mailbox. Every afternoon, my son would eagerly check for mail, only to find bills and flyers for Mum and Dad, but never anything for him. Seeing his disappointment, I decided to write him a surprise letter from a 'space alien.'
He loved it and immediately wrote back, starting a fun little back-and-forth exchange. Soon, he was even writing to our neighbours, completely captivated by the magic of getting a reply. Watching his enthusiasm grow made me realise just how engaging physical, screen-free storytelling could be for a child.
Wanting to expand on this experience, I searched for a subscription service that didn't just tell a story, but actually taught real-world concepts. While I found plenty of beautiful letter services, none offered a continuous educational adventure.
So, I decided to build it myself, centering the journey around something deeply true to my heart: the ocean. Our oceans are filled with rich science, incredible mysteries, and endless opportunities to inspire the next generation of explorers. Ocean Explorer Mail was born to bring that sense of discovery straight to your child's hands, one letter at a time.