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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

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, captions, theme, and overall design. The categories are typically divided by school levels or types, making it accessible for everyone to participate. There are also larger national yearbook contests. When

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 the yearbook. The two most common options are the Spring distribution or Fall distribution. Each has its pros and cons, and the decision will depend on your school’s preferences, budget,

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 this yearbook forest, but I didn’t mention the actual conference learning that happens. This summer I attended the Entourage Yearbook conference in New Jersey. This wasn’t my first time, but

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 and coverage! It is encouraged to include the latest trends that have been taking your community by storm. These trends are not only fun to look back on in the

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 children. And, personalized storybooks are a special means of making these stories even more interesting by including the child’s name, traits, and even family members in the narrative. In this

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 the content, layout, and deadlines for each book section. Think of it as a roadmap that guides the yearbook staff from start to finish. A well-planned ladder helps ensure that

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. But what I had was something different: a time block. Most yearbook advisors and creators aren’t just yearbook advisors and creators—they’re also teachers, parents, coaches, holding other jobs, taking care