Order a Book for Your Graduate

One payment, one contact list, and we handle the rest. Your book ships in 5–6 weeks.

Graduation Book
$99
one-time  ·  no subscription
✓ Personalized email outreach to up to 100 contacts
✓ Curated fill-in-the-blank prompts (you choose 5–8)
✓ Automated reminder sequence over 2–4 weeks
✓ Professional book design with graduate's photo on cover
✓ One printed hardcover book shipped to your door
✓ Digital proof for your review before printing
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Add-Ons

Additional Copies

One for the graduate, one for you, one for family.

Available
on request

Rush Processing

2-week collection window + expedited printing.

Available
on request

Extended Contact List

Outreach to up to 250 contacts instead of 100.

Available
on request

Interested in an add-on? Email hello@wordsfortheroad.com and we'll follow up with pricing and next steps.

Schools & Groups

Ordering for 10+ graduates? We offer group pricing and can coordinate the entire process for your school, youth group, or team.

Contact us for group rates →
What Happens Next

From order to doorstep in 5–6 weeks.

Day 1
You complete setup

Choose your prompts, upload your contact list (names and email addresses), and share a photo of your graduate. Five minutes, tops.

Day 1–2
Invitations go out

We send personalized emails to every contact on your list, inviting them to share their wisdom. Each email explains the project and links to a simple response form.

Days 2–23
Responses roll in

Contributors respond on their own time. We send friendly reminders at days 7, 14, and 21 so no one forgets. You can check progress anytime.

Days 24–37
Design, proof, and ship

We compile everything into a professionally designed book, send you a digital proof to review, and ship the final printed copy directly to you.

Plan ahead: Order at least 5–6 weeks before your graduation date. For a May 15 graduation, order by early April.

Questions

Frequently Asked

How many people typically respond? +
We typically see response rates between 35–50% of contacts. We recommend providing at least 30–40 contacts to ensure a rich, full book. More contacts means more voices in the book — and more surprises for the graduate.
What kind of prompts do contributors answer? +
Our prompts are fill-in-the-blank style, designed to surface genuine wisdom rather than generic platitudes. Examples include things like “The best piece of advice I was ever given was...” and “Trust yourself enough to...” You choose 5–8 prompts from our curated library during setup.
What if some responses are short or low-effort? +
Our book design handles varying response lengths gracefully. Short answers sit alongside longer, more reflective ones — and the contrast actually makes the book more interesting. We also do a light quality review before layout.
Can I review the book before it prints? +
Yes. You'll receive a digital proof (PDF) to review before we send anything to print. One round of revisions is included in the price.
What if I need it sooner than 5–6 weeks? +
We offer a rush processing option that compresses the collection window to 2 weeks and uses expedited printing, cutting about 10 days off the standard timeline. Email hello@wordsfortheroad.com to ask about availability and pricing. Order early when you can — the extra collection time means more responses.
Is this just for high school graduation? +
Not at all. We currently serve high school and college graduations, with plans to expand to weddings, retirements, milestone birthdays, and other life moments. If you have a different milestone in mind, reach out — we'd love to help.

Ready to start collecting wisdom?

Tell us about your graduate and we'll take it from there. Setup takes about five minutes.

Get Started — $99

Questions before you order? Email hello@wordsfortheroad.com