First Letters is a compelling story of two different kindergarten classes brought together by a pen pal program. The innocent, unfiltered observations of five and six year-olds provide a poignant look at cultural awareness and diversity in America. Discover how cultural change can start in the most unexpected place, kindergarten. This innovative program teaches the children that reading, writing and diversity can all be learned through their First Letters.

Teachers Kristen Shumbera and Katie Chowdhury saw the binding power of letters while studying at a teacher's Holocaust seminar. They wanted to use that power to bridge the gap in their own community of Gainesville, Florida. The letters exchanged between children in rural Newberry Elementary, and urban Rawlings Elementary cross a distance greater than the twenty miles that separate them. The Newberry School's population is primarily Caucasian; the Rawlings student body is almost exclusively African American. While the South is the most integrated area of the U.S., it is the region of America most quickly returning to levels of division not seen in decades. However, planting seeds of acceptance and understanding at such a young age shows the promise and hope for change.

From the excitement of the program's introduction, through individual letters, to the captivating meetings, First Letters follows the creation of uncommon friendships. This film gives a rare glimpse into kindergarten, dispelling the notion that it's all fun and games, and showing the impact of early life lessons. Be prepared to return to the classroom, as First Letters brings out the student in all of us.