School Mate Publishing Reviews 1,557

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, particularly the books, noting their durability, vibrant colors, and professional finish. The user experience is frequently highlighted as easy and straightforward, from uploading pages to the overall submission process. Many appreciate the quick turnaround times and the helpfulness of the provided kits and website resources. Customer service is also widely commended for being very helpful, professional, and responsive, providing clear answers to questions. However, some customers mentioned issues with the final appearance of cover photos, noting they sometimes turned out darker than expected.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend School Mate Publishing if you are thinking about creating a classroom book!! I have used other companies before and the quality of the book does not compare to what School Mat... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were so impressed with the ease of using the website to upload the created pages for our book. The published books we received were exactly what we imagined, we were impressed with how much of the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have gone to School Mate Publishing for many years. They make great quality books, that will be wonderful keepsakes for our students! I always appreciate how quickly they get things done, and their... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was very helpful. There are many ways to get information on making your book look its best. The pamphlets in the box, the website, and customer service all were helpful. Any questions... See more

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School Mate® Publishing offers classroom publishing to transform students into published authors by turning their writings and drawings into one combined, hardcover classroom book. Everyone wins, as students learn about the publishing process, teachers can use a classroom book for project-based learning, and parents enjoy lasting books that become treasured keepsakes.

No Cost to Your School!

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When we say there is NO COST TO YOUR SCHOOL, we really mean it. As a teacher, you can request a FREE Publishing Kit that includes everything you need to start publishing your classroom book. We even include a prepaid UPS shipping label for when you are ready to send us your order. You will also receive 1 FREE high quality hardcover book for your classroom when you meet our publishing requirements. In exchange, we ask that parents have the chance to purchase copies of the hardcover classroom book. It's that simple.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to create and publish

My experience was top notch because School Mate Publishing makes creating the book easy. From being able to print the number of pages you need and submitting electronically, the ease of creating this book is really beneficial.

25 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company!

I have gone to School Mate Publishing for many years. They make great quality books, that will be wonderful keepsakes for our students! I always appreciate how quickly they get things done, and their kits are super easy to follow.

26 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The kids love the writing & illustrating experience

It's a great project for classrooms that can be done every year, whether it's the same book topic or something different. I've done a book for several years and only skipped last year due to my classroom roster, which would've been very difficult to accomplish. Other that that, the process is teacher friendly and the kids love learning about writing and illustrating a book. It actually ties into one of our reading lessons in 3rd grade, where the story is about authors and illustrators. The company is great to work with and the turnaround time for getting the books back isn't very long. The hardback books are great quality and worth the cost. The families really enjoy them and I have parents that tell me they still have all the books their other children have done. I will continue doing a book with my class each year that I can.

25 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The materials were easy to use and the…

The materials were easy to use and the directions were easy to follow! The books turned out amazing! I am looking forward to making another book next year!

19 March 2026
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Thank you! We will be looking forward to it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Peasy

It was easy enough to explain and the turnaround was faster than expected.

25 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was easy for the most part

The process was easy for the most part. I did have to resubmit pages to add pictures...they couldn't just be clipped on the page. I had to adhere them where I wanted them to be.

18 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The templates were easy to use

The templates were easy to use. I submitted on line and the process worked very well. The quality of the finished product was excellent.

19 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love how helpful this company is

I love how helpful this company is! This is my third year using your resources and my students are very grateful for the opportunity to have a book published. I love how simple everything is to used.

19 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Creating Classroom Authors

Making our class book was educational and a fun experience! School Mate made it a smooth process and enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend using this company for publishing your classroom authors.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was easy

The process was easy! When I did have a couple questions, customer service was amazing! The books were well made and exactly what I hoped for.

10 March 2026
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