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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

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 teachers, advisers and students across the country. First, let’s start with a brief history of the organization. JEA was founded in 1924 as the National Scholastic Press Association, and it

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 to writing about making other yearbook friends. As I said in another post, I was the yearbook person – handed the job via the PTO when no one else would

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 a unique opportunity for students to learn a range of skills, from photography and design to teamwork and time management.  If you’re teaching a yearbook class, it’s important to focus

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 you think about little pieces of yearbook ideas or big ideas? Sometimes I get an idea in my head for a theme or a style and I just can’t shake