Write, doodle, draw, and plan in journals and sketchbooks from Five Below! Shop our range of cute and trendy notebooks, planners, diaries, and more.

Journals & Sketchbooks FAQs

What types of journals and sketchbooks can I find at Five Below?
Whether you’re a writer, an artist, or simply love to stay organized, you’ll find just what you need in our collection of journals and sketchbooks from Five Below:
Journals: Keep a daily diary or write down occasional thoughts in a journal featuring your favorite characters.
Sketchbooks: Find sketchbooks made from recycled pages, spiral-bound sketchbooks, and more.
Diaries: Shop diaries with locks to keep your most personal thoughts private.
Organizers: Plan out your week and make note of important dates in our weekly and monthly organizers.

While you’re at it, check out our selection of drawing supplies and coloring supplies. You'll find pens, pencils, and markers, stickers, and more!

What’s the difference between a planner and a journal or diary?
The primary difference between a planner or organizer and a journal or diary is their format. Journals and diaries are typically plain, lined notebooks without any dates or special categories. Planners and organizers, on the other hand, come with a pre-made structure for you to fill in. Find dates, special sections for to-do lists, pre-filled holidays and more in planners and organizers from Five Below.

What sizes of journals and sketchbooks are available?
Shop journals and sketchbooks in a range of sizes! Find everything from large sketchbooks with enough space for gorgeous creations to mini, pocket-sized sketchbooks for doodling on the go. You’ll also find mini journals small enough to fit in your purse, journals the size of a full sheet of paper, and tons of options in between!

Do you sell journals and sketchbooks with popular characters?
Of course! Five Below is your fandom HQ. Find journals, notebooks, planners, diaries and more featuring characters from:
Sanrio: Find Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody and more.
Disney: Shop Jack Skellington notebooks, Stitch journals, and other Disney characters.
Video games: Whether you’re into Minecraft, Sonic, or other great games, you’ll love our selection.

How can I start journaling every day?
If you’d like to start journaling everyday, the best thing you can do is set yourself a reminder. Make an alert for the same time each day to sit down and journal. Just before bed is a great time to get down your thoughts from the day, as is the first thing in the morning. Experts suggest it takes 66 days to build a habit. 2 months from now, you’ll be a journaling pro!

HQ Fine Stroke Series Mini Sketchbook 4.7in x 4.7in