What people are saying about “Dear Graduate”

  • "A non-interrogation, subtle & sweet guiding system for any recent graduate."

    — Laura Albert (J.T. LeRoy), author, “Sarah,” “The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things,” “Harold's End”

  • "It's a wonderful gift for any graduate. Simple yet meaningful and visually stunning."

    — Deb, Booklovers’ Gourmet, Webster, MA

  • "Thank you for putting this phenomenal book out into the world and for your support of indie bookstores everywhere! We appreciate it!"

    — Laura, Literally, A Bookstore, Gilbert, AZ

  • "A wonderfully uplifting book for anyone starting out on their journey."

    — Jennifer, Bear Pond Books, Stowe, VT

  • "This 88-page hardcover book is filled with throught-provoking ideas, yet can be read in minutes. There's even a blank front page so you can write your own note to the graduate."

    —Linda, Greentail Table gift shop, Newton, MA

  • "Your book is beautiful! It asks all the questions we should pose to our kids and to ourselves. Thank you, for that!"

    — ‘Lin

  • "It’s so smart. I got it thinking it would be a nice gift for my nephew and now I want to have a copy to keep. it really resonated. I will pay it forward to the other graduate-aged people in my life as time goes on."

    — Vanessa

  • "Without giving any spoilers...this is a beautiful book that brings home a powerful idea about approaching the future, and does it beautifully simply."

    — Bert

  • “Tears started to well about a third of the way through. By the end, they were streaming down my face. It’s so uplifting it makes you cry.”

    — Juli

  • "I love it. It’s a beautiful book with beautiful questions. So true that 'what do you want to do' is better than 'what do you want to be.' I never really thought about that before."

    — Jackie

  • "It's a lovely little reminder to not get so overwhelmed with the pressure society puts on us to be these super achievers and to just slow down and remember to be kind to yourself and trust yourself and your path will eventually appear. <3"

    — Sarah

  • “With the price of greeting cards, you can give this way-more-meaningful gift along with some cash and it will have a much greater impact!” ­

    — Natalie

  • “This looks fantastic! I’m so happy to see this idea come to fruition and it also looks really cool. I have two graduates this year and ordered two copies!”

    — Barbara

  • "I received my 'Dear Graduate' book today.🤩 Love what you did with the colors and great paper. Perfect gift for a graduate or others moving through phases of life. A stand out!"

    — Marion

  • "Can't wait to gift my daughters your lovely, helpful, and thoughtful book. You did a wonderful job."

    — Chris

  • "What a beautiful book! I’m buying a copy for a soon-to-be graduate right now!"

    — Julie

  • "I love it!"

    — Stefani

  • "This is fantastic!"

    — Margie

  • "I think I need this book!"

    -Cara Ann

  • "Love this little book and will definitely be adding it to my graduate gift list! So nicely done."

    — Betty

  • "This book comes at exactly the right time as my son is about to graduate high school and doesn’t fit into any pre-fab scheme. Thank you, Charlie & Adam!"

    — Jefferson

  • "Such a good idea to look at life like that. I can see it as a book for many ages."

    — Dominic

  • "I love that it's for all ages!"

    — Laura

  • "Your book is beautiful and made me cry. What a gift!"

    — Laura

  • "I love this book! I just gave it to my nephew for his high school graduation!"

    — Melanie

  • "A wonderful book! I’m so proud to be able to say my new friends made this!"

    — Maya

  • "Congratulations on your fabulous book! Such a clever concept and it looks like you’re seeing great success across New England!"

    — Kate

  • "I would have loved to have received this book when I graduated from high school."

    — Derrick

  • "The book is charming, insightful, engaging, and inspiring. I would give it to other graduates in the future."

    — Bonlyn

  • "Spotted your book at Tres Gatos the other day! I loved flipping through it 🙂 The world needed a replacement for 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' and this is definitely going on my list for future grads."

    — Aly

  • "I've given away half a dozen, all were loved!"

    —Meghan

  • "A book with a purpose."

    — Brian

  • "It's lovely. The content, the design: 👌"

    — Mercedez

  • "Your book is beautiful! Everyone in my family read it and appreciated the spirit of the questions to expand one's imagination toward inspired good in the world. It's really wonderful!"

    — Jen

  • "I got this book for my friend’s daughter who just graduated from high school and she loved it. It’s a perfect gift to our younger generation and pretty much anyone else, like my parents who live in Japan because it’s easy to read. It makes you pause and think!"

    — Mitsu

  • “I really enjoyed this thought-provoking, conversation-starter, attractive coffee table book. I wish someone had spoken to me like this when I was a child!”

    — Meredith

  • “The perfect gift for a graduate of any age! Beautifully designed, bite sized questions that lead to self-reflection and a message of dignity, pride, and satisfaction of each student’s accomplishments. I bought for my son when he graduated from 8th grade, but it’s something he can re-visit when he graduates from high school and college.”

    — Anoke

  • "I gave the book to my niece who just graduated from grammar school. Her Mom said it was her favorite gift, they sat down together and read it from cover to cover. I hope to see her soon and ask her in person her favorite takeaways from the book. Dear Graduate will be given as a gift and recommended to friends and family for their graduates. Many thanks to both of you for creating a gem!"

    — Maryann

  • “While society may be telling students what career paths will pay more, be more socially acceptable, and where they should invest in their futures, there is no right or wrong answer. Dear Graduate provides a thoughtful, uncomplicated way to access next steps and what to think about as a student prepares for next steps.”

    — Jamie

  • “I look forward to reading and discussing this with my grandchildren. We must do what we love doing, not become ‘a title.’”

    — Meredith

  • “I love this book! I’ve never read anything like it and can't wait for someone to graduate so I can give it to them! A great gift for any age.”

    — Carole

  • “I gave Dear Graduate to my 3 grandchildren ages 11, 14, and 15. The book is appropriate for all ages and helps the reader question how they want to spend their lives. A great read.”

    — Patti

  • “I think my 18-year-old nephew saw that I got him a book and was a bit disappointed at having to do more reading on summer break, but then he perked up when he saw what an easy, quick read it was. I liked it and hope he does too.”

    — Kayla

  • “A thoughtful gift for any grad. This year I gifted this book to both my son graduating pre-school AND my daughter graduating college. I wrote a little note to each of them, respectfully. Each enjoyed the gift. It's simple yet thoughtful and such a nice change in looking at things from the same old point of view. Sure to put a smile on any grad’s face.”

    — Tori

  • “The perfect gift for anyone starting out. It captures so much in its colorful pages and simple prose and poses questions that graduates—kindergarten to master’s degrees—can use to find their direction. It’s thought-provoking without being heavy. Fun, but meaningful. The perfect add-on to the card or main grad gift.”

    — John

  • “It does a good job laying out options and guiding the thought process that will work for individuals. It is a great gift for those who may be unsure what the next move should be, providing unbiased and open ideas about how to determine the move they should make. I really enjoyed it and gave it to my grandson.”

    — Jamie

“These books will be easy to read and give five graduates much to think about as they move forward.

Three will go to triplets who are heading to different colleges in different states.

One will go to a nephew in Vermont who is very industrious and heading to college as his next step.

And the last to the son of a friend who has also overcome many obstacles as he heads to school.

These five all have their heads squarely on their shoulders. I believe these books will help keep them proceeding as individuals and not just as part of the crowd.”

— Jane