Dear Penpal

Dear Penpal is a poignant and reflective diary-style narrative of a Rwandan high school girl who uses her pen to document the whirlwind of adolescence. Through raw and honest entries, she explores key themes including friendship, dating, academic pressure, peer influence, and the troubling rise of drug use among teens. Inspired by her daily experiences and observations within her school community, she crafts a series of letters addressed to future scholars—hoping her words will guide, comfort, and empower the next generation.

More than just a personal journal, Dear Penpal is a call to empathy, resilience, and self-awareness. It invites readers to step into her shoes and learn from the choices, challenges, and lessons that shaped her youth.