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Artisan Hummingbird Locking Journal by Peter Pauper Press
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Hummingbird Locking Journala diary with a real lock and two keys

Artisan Hummingbird Locking Journal by Peter Pauper Press

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

  • Private journaling
  • Writing stories
  • Pretty stationery
  • Under $20
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Why this gift works

The Artisan Hummingbird Locking Journal from Peter Pauper Press is a 6.25 by 8.25 inch hardcover with an embossed, stitched faux-leather cover, a silver heart-shaped lock and two keys on a chain. Inside are 192 pages of lined, acid-free 120 gsm paper and a ribbon bookmark, per the publisher.

A tween who is starting to keep lists, stories and private thoughts will love a journal that actually locks - it makes the whole thing feel official.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

  • A tween who writes stories
  • Private thoughts and lists
  • A first diary

Think twice if

  • They prefer drawing
  • They lose keys easily

The catch

The pages are lined only, so it is less suited to sketching; only two keys are included; and the elegant styling may suit an 11- or 12-year-old better than a 9-year-old.

Skip if they would rather draw than write, or a more playful design suits them better.

Key specs

Artisan Hummingbird Locking Journal by Peter Pauper Press specifications
Pages192, lined
Size6.25 x 8.25 in
LockHeart-shaped, with two keys
Paper120 gsm, acid-free
CoverFaux leather, embossed, hardcover
ISBN1441344683 / 9781441344687

Worth knowing before you buy

  • Peter Pauper also makes a 'Keep Out!' locking journal.
  • The lock keeps it closed; it is not a high-security lock.

Why we like it

  • A real lock and keys
  • Pretty embossed cover
  • Thick acid-free paper
  • Ribbon bookmark

What to look for in a diary for a tween

  • Lock. A lock and keys make it feel private.
  • Paper. Thicker paper stops gel pens bleeding through.
  • Style. Pick a cover that will not feel too young in a year.

Questions people ask

192 lined pages.

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