Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I put a class photo on the front cover?

Yes, you can include a class photo on the front cover. You can paste or glue and it must be within the rectangle on the cover worksheet.

2. Can I put photos on the illustration pages?

Photos can be used on the illustration pages, however, they must be scanned onto our illustration page.

3. Can we use White Out on the pages?

White Out can be used on our pages...it is important to remember those kit pages become the first book, so if you use white out, you will see and feel it on the page.

4. How many pages are in each kit?

The Classbook Kit comes with 66 pages, the Individual Book Kit comes with 14 pages.

5. How long does it take to get the books back?

The publishing process and travel time back to the school is 15 business days from the established publishing date.

6. What is the deluxe binding?

Visit askaboutmybook.com for more information about deluxe binding.

7. What medium do you suggest for writing and illustrating?

For illustrating we recommend washable markers because they produce the most vivid reprints, just try and stay away from the bright neon colors. We also recommend not using colored pencils and crayons, as they do not reproduce well when printed. For writing we recommend using black ink.

8. When do I call UPS to pick up the kits?

You should check with your secretary to see when UPS comes to your school. You don't call UPS, you just need to make the package available when UPS comes to the school.

9. What happens if I don't return all of the Send Home Notes?

We expect to receive 80% of the notes, signed by parents, to be returned with the completed manuscript. Not returning the notes may delay the publishing process of your books.

10. How do I print on lined pages?

We suggest using the blank pages for text if you know you will be typing your stories.