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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 of and proofread. Unfortunately, sometimes, the people who are the ones affected aren’t so understanding, so we do our best to make it right, but we have limitations and ways […]

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 camp can help! Whether your school is lucky enough to know its yearbook crew in advance or you’re welcoming a fresh batch of enthusiastic students during the first week of

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 a theme and capturing all the events of the year—a significant secondary benefit is the recording of history: the news, styles, trends, and many special moments in time. But when

Three Important Documents Participating in a yearbook class can be a life-changing experience for students. It is an excellent opportunity for them to learn and hone essential skills such as effective communication, meeting deadlines, and creating a published document. Along with gaining experience in organizing a functional team, students also acquire valuable insight into the

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 more like guides or suggestions. Everyone approaches making a yearbook differently, and we’re here to share some of our knowledge and the best ideas we’ve learned over the years. Through

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 a new configuration during overcrowding), and five of those years, I also did a yearbook for PreK-1. Then, for 4 of those years, some overlapping with the other 2, I

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. However, have you ever thought about the everyday details that go unnoticed? Imagine flipping through your yearbook after 15 years and noticing not just the trends, but also the cost

Does your yearbook company send you a Startup Packet every year? What is in a startup packet? Do you use a startup packet – You should! Every year the yearbook company would send a Startup Packet with a bunch of booklets, samples, instructions, and a bunch of other useful and fun things. The packet would

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 one should be made after careful consideration of various factors. Advantages The advantages of including an index in a yearbook are many. It can make it much easier for readers

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 the easiest to sign off on and one of the less creative areas of the yearbook—until you get into the weeds of proofing all the fine details and try some