Specialty Printing
Scout Books
Custom pocket notebooks on recycled paper. Good for sermon note journals, small group guides and welcome gifts.
- Price
- 10-pack $59.95; 50 custom pocket books $205 (Oct 2026)
- Free option
- No
- Works on
- Web, Service
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is Scout Books right for your church?
Scout Books prints small custom notebooks with recycled chipboard covers in Portland, Oregon. It's best for churches that want sermon note journals, small group guides or guest gifts people actually keep. The catch: standard production takes about three weeks after proof approval, and extra ink colors add $250 or more to an order.
Who Scout Books is for
Great for
- Churches handing out sermon note journals for a new series
- Small group ministries that want a pocket study guide
- Welcome teams building a first-time guest gift
Skip it if
- Churches that need a stack of notebooks by this Sunday. A local copy shop is faster.
- Teams without a designer. Scout Books doesn't offer design services.
How churches use Scout Books
Sermon series journal
Print the series artwork on the cover with lined pages inside, so people take notes in the same book every week.
Bible reading plan
Add custom inside pages to print a reading plan or small group questions in a pocket-size book.
Guest welcome gift
Add a church-branded notebook to the first-time guest bag. It's small, useful and lasts longer than a flyer.
Getting started with Scout Books
- 1
Request the free sample kit to feel the paper and size.
- 2
Download the Canva or Adobe template and place your cover art.
- 3
Order at least a month before your series starts to allow for proofing and production.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Start with just 10 books in the Pocket 10 Pack
- Free digital proof within one business day
- Recycled chipboard covers and 100% recycled pages
- Canva and Adobe templates for setting up artwork
Watch out for
- Standard production takes about 14 business days
- Second ink color or full color adds $250 to $375
- No design help beyond placing your logo
Scout Books FAQ
How much do custom Scout Books cost?
A 10-pack of custom pocket notebooks is $59.95. Larger custom runs start at 50 books for $205, or $4.10 each, and drop to $1.20 each at 1,000.
How long does a Scout Books order take?
Standard production is about 14 business days after you approve the proof, plus shipping. Rush options of 10 or 7 business days cost extra.
Can we print sermon notes inside the notebook?
Yes. Custom inside pages cost extra, starting at $350 for black ink. The standard options are blank, lined or dot grid.
Does Scout Books offer a nonprofit discount?
It doesn't publish one. Scout Books says it works with nonprofits and suggests emailing to ask about current promotions.
