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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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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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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.
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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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U.S. 30 3212, 68847, Kearney, United States
- 800-516-8339
- schoolmatepublishing.com
Their website is easy to use
Their website is easy to use, and they provided me with great customer service!
9 March 2026
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Thank you!
Will be coming back next year
This kit has everything that you need to make a great classroom book! They are made on quality paper and have secure binding. I am a returning customer, that will be coming back next year as well! Thanks for giving my students the confidence in being amazing authors and illustrators!
25 February 2026
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The process is easy to do
The process is easy to do, and it's something that our kids can have to remember their 5th grade year. When I needed help with something, customer service was quick to respond, which is very helpful.
17 February 2026
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What an amazing experience for my first…
What an amazing experience for my first graders to publish their very own book! We loved this and will definitely do it again next year.
11 February 2026
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Great book writing experience
This was so easy! If you get a bit bogged down by the long brochure, the best I can say is put it on ChatGPT and have it give you a step by step process and it will help you through it. Dont let it hold you back because this is an amazing opportunity at no cost to you. And parents love it!
17 February 2026
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The book turned out beautiful!!!
The book turned out beautiful!!!! You always wonder if you did it right or if it will turn out because parents paid a lot of money and you want to make sure they got something worth it. It was worth it!!! Thank You!!
17 February 2026
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Thank you!
Incredible Experience and excellent turn-around
3 February 2026
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We were very impressed!
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 pages were used for printing. Our student authors were so proud to see their hard work printed in color between hardback covers.
3 February 2026
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This was a fantastic project for my…
This was a fantastic project for my students to do! The book is made with high quality feel materials, which is great. My only complaint is that students cannot submit more than one page each. With teaching middle school, my students are capable of writing more.
29 January 2026
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Hi Samantha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback—we truly appreciate it!
Regarding the number of pages per student, our general guideline is 2 pages per student for books with 10–33 students, and 1 page per student for books with 34–66 students. This guideline is in place because our books have a maximum limit of 70 pages. Since we’re unable to print books that exceed 70 pages, the 1–2 page recommendation helps ensure Classroom Books stay within that limit.
That said, if your total page count remains under 70 pages, students are absolutely welcome to use more than the suggested 1–2 pages.
Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns —we’re happy to help!
Students Published
I just loved how easy it was for the students to get to accomplish getting a book published!!!
29 January 2026
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Thank you!
We loved the whole experience
We loved the whole experience, and the families love their child's book.
29 January 2026
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5 Stars Every Time
5 stars every time! I use SMP every year, my students love the process and the parents love the results. I appreciate the free class book that I can add to my class library each year.
15 January 2026
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Thank you!
It was a smooth process.
It was a smooth, no hassle process. Two years ago I worked with another company, and there were problems everywhere. They even lost our manuscript and our book never got published. Thank you for your professionalism and a great process and product!
5 January 2026
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Great Resource!
The process to create the classroom book was easy and enjoyable. My students love seeing their creations come to life.
6 January 2026
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Class Books
They made the process very easy to follow and the books came out looking perfect. My students and their families loved them!
6 January 2026
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My experience with School Mate was…
My experience with School Mate was great!! They were very quick to get us our order!! I definitely give them a 5 😁
11 December 2025
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Thank you, Nichole!
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