Classroom publishing is a collaborative effort from students in a class, with each student contributing written text along with corresponding artwork to create one combined classroom book. If you prefer, the book could contain only artwork or only typed or written text.

Any class, grade Pre-K to 5th grade with at least 10 students contributing work to the book, may create a classroom book.

Multiple classrooms, grade Pre-K to 5th grade, may combine their work to create one classroom book. With each student given 2 pages, a maximum of 33 students may contribute to the book, so be careful not to combine too many classes. Templates P1, L1, and P4 may accommodate up to 66 students when each student contributes only 1 page each. See our page templates for recommendations and watch our video for assistance.

Ten to 33 students may contribute if each student submits 1 page for writing and 1 page for artwork. Each student is limited to 2 pages. If you want more students to contribute, use our blank (P1 or L1) or half-blank/half-lined (P4) template, which allows for up to 66 students to contribute 1 page each. Watch our video for assistance.

Students are limited to 2 pages each for books include 10 to 33 students or 1 page each for books include 34 to 66 students. You will also receive 4 extra pages: title page, dedication page, and 2 personal pages. For example, a book with 10 students' work would have 24 pages (20 pages of student work and 4 extra pages). A book with 33 students' work would have 70 pages (66 pages of student work and 4 extra pages). We cannot bind books with more than 70 pages. For 34 to 66 students, use template P1, L1, or P4. Each student would contribute 1 page of content. Watch our video for assistance. Books cannot exceed the page limit. We reserve the right to deny books that exceed the allowed page limit.

No, we cannot bind books with more than 70 pages. Books cannot exceed the allowed page limit. We reserve the right to deny books with more than 70 pages. (See question and answer above.)

Yes, as long as you meet our student publishing requirements*: (1) book has the work of 10 or more students, (2) your class is grade Pre-K to 5th grade, (3) teachers must send Parent Order Forms home so parents have an opportunity to purchase books, and (4) parents must sign and return Parent Order Forms or respond online, whether they purchase or not. Most families feel the books are a great keepsake for their child; however, there is no obligation to purchase classroom books. We'll send you one FREE full-color, professionally printed and bound hardcover book for the classroom. We don't bind your original manuscript like other companies, which helps make our program the best!

*If ordering 15 or more books, requirements will be waived.

Hardcover classroom books can be purchased for only $25; however, there is no obligation to purchase. The price includes FREE shipping (within the contiguous USA).

Simply order our FREE Publishing Kit. You'll need to select which template you plan on using. See our page templates or watch our video for assistance. The kit will include a Step-By-Step Publishing Guide (PDF) and other material to help you with every step of the classroom publishing process. If you want students to practice or you would like to start your book immediately, download and print templates from our Printable Material page. The downloadable templates can be used for submitting your book.

The FREE kit contains almost everything needed to publish a classroom book! We provide template sheets for a cover illustration, title page, dedication page, 2 personal pages, and sheets for students to write stories and create drawings. The Step-By-Step Publishing Guide (PDF) is included to explain the whole process. You'll also find take-home envelopes pre-stuffed with Parent Order Forms and letters, plus stickers for students to wear home announcing that you're publishing a classroom book. We even provide a prepaid UPS label to submit your order. Basically, it's everything you need except the markers you'll use for the drawings and text. See all Kit items on our Printable Material page.

Use standard color markers. Do NOT use crayons; watercolors (or other paint); pencil or colored pencils; light-colored, neon, or highlighter markers; gel pens; or anything with glitter or metallic properties. We are not responsible for print quality and colors if this material is used. Writing should be in black marker or Sharpie®. Have students use a black marker, or use pencil, then the teacher should write over pencil with a black marker or Sharpie®. Do not erase pencil – it may smudge. Watch our video for recommendations and follow our Step-By-Step Publishing Guide (PDF)

Yes. The great thing about classroom publishing is you can choose topics such as holidays, family, biographies, autobiographies, animals, and more. We have hundreds of topic ideas for inspiration, including science, language arts, social studies, and math. You're only limited by your imagination. Student publishing is ideal for project-based learning. Check out our Themed Templates if you need a quick topic idea. (We reserve the right to not print anything we consider inappropriate.)

Any book that does not follow our publishing requirements does not qualify, and we reserve the right to deny the order. We also reserve the right to not print anything we consider inappropriate.

Parents must sign and return the Parent Order Form because books are intended for parents to purchase for their child. We are able to provide a FREE classroom book because we know that many parents will purchase copies. If a book is made to be given to one or a few individuals with no intention for sales, then we reserve the right to deny the order. Examples of disqualified books include yearbooks, get-well books, and teacher gifts.

Yes. A class photo may be used on the front cover, as long as it stays within the frame on the cover sheet. Upload a photo that meets our Digital Photo Specifications (PDF).

Yes. You may add each child’s school picture (wallet-sized) on his or her illustration or text page. Use glue or rubber cement to adhere photos. Do NOT use tape or staples. Photos are limited to only ONE photo per student. Watch our video for directions.

Use correction tape rather than Wite-Out®. Your FREE classroom book will be a real printed book, not your original sheets bound with a cover, so correction tape provides best results. Any other edit marks written in pencil, ink, or marker will appear on your printed pages. We do not make any changes or edits to your manuscript. What you see is what you get, so be sure to omit any marks on pages you do not want to appear on your printed pages. Watch our video for instructions.

Please request a blank page template (P1 or L1) when you order your Publishing Kit. You may type or print directly on them or use your own printer paper. Watch our video for assistance.

Assemble all book pages in this order: cover template, title page, dedication page, 1 personal page, students’ pages, last personal page (optional). Pages will be printed in the order they were received. We do not edit or correct pages. If each student contributes 2 pages each, it's important their pages appear side by side. Use our Storyboard (PDF) to assist you.

When requesting a kit you must select a "Kit Return Date" to ensure all orders are not placed within the same timeframe. This helps us get your books back to you when you need them. Please return your complete order in your kit box using your prepaid UPS Return Shipping Label or submit your order online, on or before the Kit Return Date you select. If needed, you may change your Kit Return Date in your online account after activating your kit.

Just keep our production time in mind and allow for shipping time (both to us and from us). To ensure classroom books arrive when you need them, see our production chart for peak season deadlines.

The Kit Return Date is a date you select on which you will ship your complete order to us using your prepaid UPS Return Shipping Label or submit your complete order online. This date ensures all orders are not placed within the same timeframe, helping us get your books to you when you want them. Please return your complete order in your kit box using your prepaid UPS Return Shipping Label or submit your order online, on or before the Kit Return Date you select. If needed, you may change your Kit Return Date in your online account after activating your kit.

Just keep our production time in mind and allow for shipping time (both to us and from us). To ensure classroom books arrive when you need them, see our production chart for peak season deadlines.

We do realize unexpected things come up, so you may change your Kit Return Date in your online account after activating your kit. Just log in to your online account and select a different Kit Return Date. Please keep our production time in mind and allow for shipping time (both to and from us). To ensure classroom books arrive when you need them, see our production chart for peak season deadlines.

The best time to send home the letters, envelopes, Parent Order Forms, and student announcement stickers is when your class begins their classroom book. The creation process may take several weeks, and this will allow time for you to follow up with parents who have not returned their signed order forms by the deadline you have given them. Use our online tools to send parent reminders.

If parents sign the order form and check "NO" (they don't want to purchase), this tells us they reviewed the order form and did not simply forget to order classroom books. We can provide our FREE classroom publishing program simply because we know many parents/guardians will buy classroom books. When the full order is placed at one time, it is more efficient for us to produce books and pass the savings on to parents. The initial order is the ONLY opportunity for parents to purchase copies for $25/book. Reprints are $30/book after an initial order has been placed by the teacher.

If UPS comes to your school daily to deliver and pick up packages, check with your administrative office as to where packages should be left for UPS pickup. Do not mail.

We don't need it back. The only items we need are your actual book template sheets for cover and pages, Classroom Book Order Form, and Payment Envelope with Parent Order Forms and payments.

Once we receive your order and book material, we'll need approximately 20 business days (4 weeks) to complete your classroom books. Keep in mind, once UPS picks up your order at your school, it takes 2–5 business days to arrive to us. Once your order is complete, please allow another 2–5 business days for shipping. See our production chart.

Our student publishing program offers a great value! Parents/guardians may order hardcover classroom books for $25 (shipping is FREE within the 48 contiguous United States). If books exceed the maximum allowed page limit, we reserve the right to deny the order or charge extra for the books.

Your original material, including all artwork and any photos, will NOT be returned to you.

Our blank books are perfect for Pre-K to 12th grade students to create their own individual books. Blank books are ideal for journaling, artwork, storytelling, special projects, and more. Each student writes/draws directly in his/her own book. We do not print additional copies.