School Mate Publishing Reviews 1,558

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 4 out of 5 stars

I love the outcome and quality of the…

I love the outcome and quality of the book. Building pages took some time, and I eventually figured out how to submit PDFs for the final book. However, I am upset that the cover photo turned out much darker than I had intended.

May 28, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We appreciate your feedback! We're very sorry if you were disappointed with your cover photo. As your cover photo was uploaded, we did not have any control over the image quality. For any future orders, please feel free to reach out to verify the quality of any uploaded material before submitting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am SO impressed

I am SO impressed with how our student group's book turned out. It looks so professional and the kids are SO excited!!!

May 29, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4th grade books

I wrote two books during this school year: one storybook and one 4th-grade Animal Lexicon. To et them printed was an easy and fast process. I used the online version and was able to upload all the students' work from their Google folder.
The quality of the books is amazing.

May 22, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you! We love hearing how you made your book online.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SUPER experience!

Schoolmate was easy and directly accommodating with all requests. What a great experience. My students and I will forever treasure our published class book! Looking forward to next year's publication. Thank you!

May 27, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have used School Mate publishing for my classroom fairy tale stories.

I have used School Mate publishing for about 4 years. The finished product is always professionally done and the directions are easy to follow regarding submissions. This past year, after losing our school in a hurricane, this company did everything they could to accommodate my classroom project. I will use them in the future. The staff is more personalized and will address any problem or concern you have in a quick time limit. They even sent me an additional book because I had lost an order, no charge. That's customer service!

May 6, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, Roseann. We look forward to helping you and your students in the future!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The lack of communication on when the…

The lack of communication on when the books were going to be shipped was well nonexistent. I still never received an email saying they were being shipped even though I’ve received them. Very stressful when the year was ending.

May 20, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment and feedback, Marcia. We're very sorry for any stress or inconvenience caused. Unfortunately, when UPS sends the email with tracking information during shipment, it can sometimes go to your spam or junk folder. Please feel free to reach out at anytime for status updates on your future orders.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Creating Lifelong Memories

We had a lot of fun publishing a book. We created memories for a lifetime. Thank you for making the experience so seamless from start to finish!

May 12, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING!!!

I loved how easy this was! They sent everything needed to publish the book with simple directions to follow! They even send an example of a finished book! The quality was exceptional! I will absolutely be doing this every year!

May 21, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you! We look forward to it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These books are amazing

These books are amazing! I've made these with my second and third graders for many years. We make acrostic poems of wild animals. It's a great way to incorporate research with your kiddos. Although they supply the paper, my only wish was they were a little less expensive. $25 is a lot for many families and they miss out on a cherished memory of their school years.

May 21, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you so much for your feedback and loyalty, Tammie! We're so glad you and your students enjoy creating cherished keepsakes with us. We do understand $25 can be a lot for some families, however this is one of the ways we are able to include a free classroom book with each order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

School Mate Publishing is a company I…

School Mate Publishing is a company I will continue to use in the future! The process was detailed, yet simple and the books turned out gorgeous! My students are so proud of their work and we are so grateful for this keepsake! Thank you!

May 21, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The pictures could have been clearer

The pictures could have been clearer. I did like the sturdiness of the hardback. Use markers for the best turn-out. No pencils of any type! Once processed, shipping was quick.

May 20, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

Thank you for your feedback, Wendy. We never want to disappoint our customers. We do state that standard markers are the best media for our books. And bright, bold colors show the best. Your pages are ran through a scanner before your book goes to the press, so other types of media do not scan well (embellishments, highlighters, colored pencils, pencil, pastel colors, crayon, watercolor, etc.).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and fun

Easy and fun! My kids are so proud of themselves!

May 12, 2025
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Reply from School Mate Publishing

This is what we love to hear! Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

School Mate Publishing did an amazing…

School Mate Publishing did an amazing job on my class book! They communicated everything with me throughout the process. They even helped me out when I forgot to include something in my book box. Thank you!

May 14, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The directions were easy to follow

The directions were easy to follow, making the crafting process smooth and enjoyable. When I had a question, customer service was extremely helpful, professional, and polite. Their support truly enhanced the experience. Highly recommend! I can't wait to make a book with my class the next school year.

May 16, 2025
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Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

Great service overall! We received our books before the estimate timeline and everything was packaged very well. The quality of the books are as expected. The teachers, kids, and families were impressed and very satisfied.

May 14, 2025
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Thank you!

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