I Will Always Write Back is written from the alternating perspectives of Caitlin and Martin through a chronological narration of their developing friendship. How does this structure tell a story about overcoming differences through cross-cultural connection? What are the impacts of this storytelling format?

Discuss the major racial and cultural differences between I Will Always Write Back’s main narrators, Caitlin and Martin. How have these differences shaped their friendship?

As Caitlin and Martin begin to learn about one another, they form several misunderstandings about one another. Discuss three of these misunderstandings and what they imply about their difference in background.