why is studentreasures the best options for teachersAs a kid, I used to stay up late reading all the time. As soon as the lights went out and the door closed, I’d huddle up under the covers with a flashlight and a book and read until the words blurred and my eyelids drooped. And when I finally slipped off into slumberland, I’d dream of the worlds I’d been reading about, the ones I could see so clearly in my mind I almost believed I’d really been there.

To be able to visit such worlds is a blessing, but to be given the chance to create such a world and share it with others? That is a gift that I hardly dared dream of at the time—but one which I have since come to believe every child deserves. That is why we at Studentreasures have worked so hard to build the best student publishing company we could dream up—so that we could help today’s students and teachers bring their own dreams to life.

Supporting Teachers and Students is Our #1 Priority

I believe that the key to being the best student publishing company around is keeping you and your students’ best interests in mind. We’re dedicated to giving you and your kids the best tools, services and experience possible so that you can get the most out of your classbook project.

We measure success in smiles.

we measure success in smilesThere’s nothing more rewarding than watching students get their first look at their brand-new classbooks. The wonder and joy in their eyes is priceless—and their teachers’ reactions are equally heartwarming. I love being part of the process that ultimately sparks that joy. Every step in our publishing process is designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible, allowing you to focus on your kids and your project while we take care of the rest.

“Amazing activity for the kids! Each student’s face lit up when they saw what they created as a class. What an incredible way to get children excited and proud to write.”

-Autumn S., Delmarva Christian Milton Campus, Milton, DE

Fostering student creativity is at the heart of what we do.

studentreasures values imaginationPublishing student work isn’t just about celebrating their efforts—it’s about inspiring kids to push the limits of their creativity and motivating them to do their very best. We offer top-quality printing and binding to shine a spotlight on their talent while providing incredibly flexible formatting and templates to give their imaginations room to run wild.

“Creating a classbook is a wonderful, meaningful experience for students, and something they will be proud of when seeing the final result.”

-Stephanie C., Westridge Elementary School, Kansas City, MO

We believe every student deserves to be a published author.

create treasured keepsakes togetherI believe every child should have the opportunity to publish their writing. We have worked hard to make our publishing kits and resources simple to use and highly accessible. Our goal is to give students all over the country the opportunity to feel the pride of being published and create a memory that lasts forever.

“The whole experience from beginning to end was absolutely amazing….the students, peers, parents, teachers, administration loved the process. The customer service throughout the process was spot on!!!! Can’t wait to do it again next year!!!”

-Sarah P., Moorhead Junior High School, Conroe, TX

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Price
  • The classbook program is free and includes a classbook publishing kit as well as a deluxe, hardcover teacher’s copy.
  • Additional book copies may be pre-ordered at a discounted price when parents pay online.
  • Parents have 3 different book options to choose from, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy their child’s work.

“Great experience, beautiful product, reasonable price. We had a publishing party for our school, and the other students are demanding to make books in their classes as well!”

-Anne S., 
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy, Albuquerque, NM

Quality
  • Named the “Best FREE School Publishing Program – Teacher’s Picks” by Scholastic Instructor Magazine.
  • Every book is professionally bound, printed in full color, and published in our state-of-the-art publishing facility and are available to order in Deluxe Hardcover, Standard Hardcover and Standard Softcover.
  • Deluxe, hardcover books feature a matte, smudge-resistant finish and are bound with thicker, more durable pages with cerulean blue end sheets.
  • Standard books feature full-color printing and a glossy 8.5” X 11” hardcover.
  • Softcover books feature full-color printing, non-glossy paper bound in an 8.5″ X 11″ softcover.
  • All three book options are available for parents to order for both mail-in kits and books created online.

“Although I’ve done this for the past 4 years, I am still amazed at the excitement from students at seeing their writing in a real hardbound book! I’ve had several parents order the book AFTER it comes back because they ‘didn’t know it was going to be this nice!’ (BTW, this has been with 1st and 2nd graders! So, honestly, no one is too young!)”

-Kathy H., 
Turner Creek Year Round Elementary School, Cary, NC

“I LOVE Studentreasures! My kids get so excited and engaged in the writing process. I love the quality of the books and the finished product! This is my favorite class project!”

-Kortney W., 
Eastwood Elementary School, Roseburg, OR

“The book was easy to make, it’s great quality, and will be treasured by my students for years to come.”

-Kristy P., 
Helen Paul Learning Center, Catoosa, OK

Ease of Use
  • Classbook publishing kits come with step-by-step instructions, including a handy Quickstart Teacher’s Guide.
  • We also offer start-to-finish email support featuring tips and tricks to make the process even easier.
  • Publishing is easy!
    • 1. Choose Your Kit- choose between online and paper kits
    • 2. Get Creative- students collaborate to write and illustrate their stories.
    • 3. Publish- submit your completed kit and receive your deluxe, hardcover copy free for the teacher
  • Our online publishing platform, Scripsi, is simple and easy to use, even for younger students. Scripsi was created specifically to help teachers guide their students through the writing process.

“It was super easy to use, send off, and get published. The customer service was great and everyone was always super helpful! The quality of the books is great!”

-Savannah H., 
Hoff Elementary School, Keenesburg, CO

“All the information you need is in the kit. It is so easy to complete and the students get really involved in choosing a topic and writing about it.”

-Tracye N., 
McCrory Elementary School, McCrory, AR

“I loved how everything was laid out and organized. The turnaround time was great and the final product is definitely something that the kids will enjoy for a long time!”

-Brianna F., 
American Leadership Academy, Gilbert, Az

Flexibility
  • Create your book using pens and markers with our traditional mail-in kits or digitally using Scripsi.
  • Choose from five kit layout options and three published book types..
  • Additional kit pages are available to print online in case of a mistake.
  • Parents can pre-order a copy of the book and have the option to purchase additional copies for up to a year after publishing.
  • In addition to regular classrooms, we also serve extracurricular programs, summer camps and homeschool students.
  • Standard 20-business day turn time or processing and publishing of your one-of-a-kind book helps you plan for a book reveal.

“My class and I absolutely LOVE our book! It was very user friendly as far as instructions go, the sample was a huge help/guide, and customer service was very helpful in helping me change my publishing date…. Twice!”

-Ashleigh C., 
Creighton Elementary School, Conroe, TX

“Having my class make the book together was such an awesome project. It is something they will have forever. It helped improve their writing skills as well as communication.”

-Wanda C., 
Swansboro Elementary School, Swansboro, NC

Customer Service
  • We offer a variety of free teaching resources, including lesson plans, topic ideas, suggestions on how to celebrate your published books, an online community and more.
  • We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are dissatisfied, you may return your book(s) directly to us for a replacement or a full refund.
  • Our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team is equipped to handle any questions or concerns you may have and are easily accessible  via email, live chat, social media or phone.

“From receiving the package to sending the completed project back, I felt supported and encouraged to make it happen for my class. After receiving the finished product and seeing the excitement of my children and parents, how could I not chose 10! On top of the excitement, the quality of the book is exceptional. Thank you!”

-Kareemah A., 
The Children’s School, Atlanta, GA

“This company has their act together! I received prompt tech support during the process. I LOVED how well they communicated with me from start-to-finish including the reminder emails.”

-Nadine O., 
Mary Bray Elementary School, Mount Ephraim, NJ

Our dedication to being the best student publishing company around is evident in every aspect of what we do. From price to product quality, simplicity to flexibility and, above all, customer service, we pride ourselves on continually seeking to achieve excellence, and we are always looking for new ways to improve and grow.

Making Memories and Publishing Treasured Keepsakes—Together

At Studentreasures, we believe every child deserves a memory that lasts a lifetime. At Studentreasures, it is our privilege and our passion to provide kids across the country with the opportunity to create and publish classbooks that will preserve such memories in beautiful, full-color pages for years to come.

And who knows? Perhaps one day their kids will stay up late, reading one of those very same books, dreaming of what their own stories might look like on the printed page. And when they’re ready to write, we’ll be here, ready to help them make their dreams into realities, too.


For free student publishing resources including lesson plans, topic ideas and more, be sure to check out our online teacher’s lounge and sign up today for your free publishing kit!

 

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