Yearbook sales can often be a daunting task for school staff. To ensure maximum sales and create a product that students cherish, it’s essential to

Engaging Your Yearbook Staff Let’s face it, yearbook advisers are often juggling a million things at once: theme selection, photo shoots, deadlines, and the ever-present

I spend more time than I probably should scrolling through the Facebook groups for yearbook advisors. You know the ones – where a first-year advisor

Encouraging student voices and sharpening their writing skills is imperative for assembling a captivating yearbook that truly reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences within your

Have you considered using AI to streamline the yearbook process or handle tedious tasks? I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI can make certain

Yearbook Law and Ethics: Navigating the Modern Landscape The world of yearbooks has expanded beyond printed pages. With the integration of social media, new technologies,

I was talking to a friend recently when she shared a story about her thirty-year-old son. He’d run into someone from high school—across the country

Recently, I had the occasion to look at my old yearbooks from elementary, middle, and high school, and I can’t believe how different they were

The yearbook has been handed out and shared on social media, and the comments are brutal. Based on real-life experiences. The Excitement Turns Sour An

Essential Professional Development for Advisors The yearbook is a cherished tradition, a time capsule capturing the essence of a school year. But for advisors, it

Choosing a yearbook company is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as an advisor. The right partner can make your yearbook project a smooth,

Wow, your first year is behind you, and you survived! Even better? You’re not deterred from doing it again! Now you know what it takes

In today’s digital age, where memories come and go on ever-changing screens, the printed yearbook stands out as a tangible treasure. It is a meticulously

Creating your first yearbook can feel both exciting and overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable steps will help you succeed. When you take on

Telling the Whole Story: Diversity and Inclusion in Your Yearbook When producing a yearbook, it is vital to ensure that it authentically represents the entire

This is an advisor’s pep-talk. As a yearbook advisor, it is essential to navigate through various challenges, such as overseeing deadlines and collaborating with students.

When you start your journey as a yearbook creator, you’re not thinking about the end—you’re just trying to get through each step, learning the process,

There are three kinds of “over” for a yearbook advisor/creator each year. Each one seems like it’s the end, but it’s not truly over until

This year marks five years since I left my volunteer gig as Yearbook Creator—a position I held for 13 years. I even stayed on one

Creating a yearbook can be a complex task, whether you are a new or experienced adviser. Effective planning is crucial to ensure that all deadlines

Many yearbook advisers are teachers or club leaders and have a great structure and plan for the yearbook. Then there are some of us who

The yearbook has been submitted—and maybe even delivered and in your hands—so now what? You could plan a celebration and a big distribution event, but

Creating a great yearbook involves more than just capturing memories; it requires skillful design and layout techniques. As yearbook design software continues to evolve, staying

Mistakes happen, errors are missed, and typos are made! We don’t intentionally do it—we have a lot of small and large details to keep track

The yearbook is a major project. To successfully execute a major project, you must be prepared, trained, and ready. This is where a yearbook boot

As yearbook creators, advisors, and designers, we know our yearbooks are historical records. While we often get caught up in the details—the big picture of

We have many posts on ways to stay organized—some are really helpful, like using a ladder so you don’t run out of pages—but others are

I was an elementary school yearbook creator for 13 years. I spent thirteen years creating yearbooks for grades 2-5, sometimes grades 1-5 (our district tried

Yearbooks are not just a collection of photographs and superlatives. They serve as a time capsule that captures a specific year in your school’s history.

Does your yearbook company send you a Startup Packet every year? What is in a startup packet? Do you use a startup packet – You

Including an index in a yearbook is a common practice in many schools. It can have its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision to include

As deadlines approach, you might be thinking about “closing out” some of your yearbook pages and sections. The portrait section often seems like one of

Many yearbook companies hold annual contests for their customers to showcase their yearbooks. These contests offer various categories, such as cover design, photography, layout, writing,

When Should You Distribute Your Yearbook: Spring or Fall? As the end of the school year approaches, schools will have one of two distributions for

In a previous post I mentioned how going to conferences means I made new yearbook friends and found out I am not exactly alone in

As a member of the yearbook staff, it is your responsibility to document the school year. The fun part is getting to choose the content

Personalized storybooks can become your greatest friend. For years, storytelling has been a great tool to teach values, stimulate imagination, and build emotional ties in

Encouraging Early Ladder Completion for Yearbook Advisers A yearbook ladder is like a blueprint for the entire yearbook. It’s a detailed outline that maps out

In my head, I’ve planned this and many other posts, but I’ve had a block. We’ve all heard of—and many of us have experienced—writer’s block.

Welcome to the JEA Journalism Education Association Spotlight. In this post, we’ll be highlighting the amazing work that JEA does to support high school journalism

Let me start by saying I started writing this post but found myself telling the story of my personal yearbook bff, so I am back

Yearbook classes are becoming increasingly popular as students look for creative outlets to express themselves and capture memories of their school years. Yearbook class offers

Where do you find your Inspiration? Now that your head is clearing from all the school year schedules, where do you find your inspiration? Do

Are you a yearbook advisor looking for ways to enhance your students’ learning experience? Consider taking them on a field trip to a printing company

When summer break arrives, the focus and flow of your days and weeks change—taking a break from the day-to-day school schedule, a break from all

Your book is submitted – HOORAY!!! Now, what do you do? Now is a great time not just to celebrate the amazing task of finishing

As a parent with five kids in the district, I knew a lot of people from the various activities, years of being the “Yearbook Lady,”

As spring is in full swing, many high schools across the country are preparing to induct new members into the prestigious Quill and Scroll International

One of the first things you have to decide as a yearbook advisor is when you will distribute your yearbook – OR Maybe you walked

It’s common to think that we’ll remember everything forever, but the truth is that with time, we tend to forget a lot of things. This

Did you know that you don’t have to use the traditional rectangular frame for your portraits? I prefer squares! Why, you ask? A few reasons:

Themed Pages Capture What Matters Right now, you are wearing certain styles or brands while drinking from the latest or your favorite coffee cup or

So, you know those Year In Review things? They’re great for getting a snapshot of what happened over the year nationally and even globally, but

Information about the different types of photos included in a yearbook and give you a reference guide to help you in your planning and knowledge of yearbooks.

Proof Sheet: A page of proofed text used to make corrections before printing. That’s the simple definition in a general context, but as a yearbook

With social media and cell phones, parents and even students wonder if it’s even worth it to buy the yearbook. We all have access to

When making your yearbook, you are trying to capture memories and history, but you also want to sell it! You want it to be appealing

When I first started designing yearbooks, I didn’t quite understand the differences between all those extra warning lines on the pages, but with a little

When I started as a yearbook person, I had no idea how to organize and plan a yearbook or even that you could plan out

What to do with your extra yearbooks from the past? Have you ever opened a supply closet, you know, that catch-all space where things that

Having just returned from the annual Entourage Yearbook Advisors’ Conference, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what it has meant to me to be a

We here at Yearbook Groupie offer advice on how to avoid common yearbook printing mistakes. 1.  Missed delivery dates:  Avoid missing out on the most

Hundreds of thousands of schools nationwide decide on the yearbook company that is best for them every year. Here we will break down industry insights

Keep it Simple Some of the most straightforward ideas for fundraising include penny drives, booster text, and advertising pages for local and corporate businesses. Here

Creating a yearbook can be stressful. You have to take the time to lay out every page, collect content, and make it look beautiful. Sometimes

Carolyn McCarty, President of Illinois PTA, is working with New Jersey-based yearbook provider, Entourage Yearbooks, to create a new kind of convention program book. Every

As autumn comes back around, it is one again time to get back into the classrooms. You’ve already gotten some great photos of your first

It’s that time of year again You’ve made it through the summer and it’s time to get back into the classroom. With schedules set and

Back to school season? No, it’s back to yearbook time! Every year around the beginning of school, I think, time to get organized. I’m a procrastinator,

In today’s day and age people may find it difficult to keep their information private; especially with the internet being so readily available and widespread.

When it comes to picking the yearbook company that works best for you there are a few things to think about. One of those being

I have 5 kids, born in 8 years, and I started my role as yearbook advisor when the youngest were almost 1 and the oldest

Do you ever feel overwhelmed about completing your yearbook and making sure it is perfect? This checklist can help you and your students make sure