U.S. #5638
2021 58¢ Message Monsters – Tentacled Monster
Issue Date: September 24, 2021
First Day City: Topeka, KS
Type of Stamp: Commemorative
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Pane of 20
Self-Adhesive
Quantity Printed: 18,000,000
In the Digital Age, it's not often we receive personal correspondences in the mail. It's usually bills, ads, and other junk mail. However, when we do receive a letter or card from a loved one, it makes our day a little extra special. That's even more true for children – who often receive no mail at all.
In 2021, the US Postal Service issued four Forever stamps picturing fun and colorful onsters. The intent was to encourage children to take interest in stamps and mail. One of the best ways to do that is by having them send short letters to friends and family. This has the added bonus of helping young children work on their reading and writing skills without feeling like schoolwork. And receiving a letter from a child is sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Writing letters can even turn into a group activity involving the whole family. Older children can write the letter while their younger siblings can add fun decorations like stickers or glitter. And, of course, parents can help address the letter properly and point out where the stamp goes. Then everyone can get together to walk the letter to the mailbox or drive it to the post office.
Letter writing may not be as common as it used to be, but that makes it all the more special when you do send something personal in the mail.