At Friesens, we understand the unique challenges that arise with crafting the perfect yearbook, and our goal is to make this journey seamless and unforgettable. So, we are thrilled to introduce an array of add-ons carefully chosen to enhance your yearbook creation process. Allow us to present the thoughtfully chosen Adobe Express add-ons that will […]
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Essential Books for International Childrens’ Book Day
International Children’s Book Day is a celebration of literature that transcends borders and speaks to the hearts of young readers worldwide. As we commemorate this special day, let’s explore a curated list of essential books that ignite imagination, foster empathy, and inspire a lifelong love for reading. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, these stories […]
Yearbook Proofing Checklist
Creating a yearbook is a labor of love, a compilation of cherished memories that will last a lifetime. To ensure your yearbook stands the test of time, it’s important to pay attention to the details. Editing and proofreading play a pivotal role in producing a polished and error-free yearbook! Here are some essentials to review […]
Our Takeaways from the London Book Fair
The London Book Fair 2024 returned, bigger, louder, and busier than ever before, even in the wake of the pandemic. The organizers made a deliberate move from April to March, positioning it as the premier Book Fair of the season. Initial observations suggest that this strategic shift paid off, with over 30,000 visitors flocking to […]
Rolland Paper is Now Sustana
Many of you are familiar with the name Rolland Paper. They are one of our key suppliers of uncoated paper and a popular paper used by many others. Rolland Enviro, Rolland Opaque, Rolland Enviro Satin are all papers you have probably seen on our quotes, samples, marketing material, or referenced in other correspondence. As such […]
Empowering Reads by Remarkable Female Authors
In a world where the voices of women have often been marginalized or silenced, literature stands as a powerful medium through which these voices can resound, inspire, and empower. Female authors around the globe have penned narratives that challenge societal norms, advocate for equality, and celebrate the resilience and strength of women. From memoirs detailing […]
2024 Cover Contest Rubric
Every year students and yearbook teams pour their heart and soul into creating books that will be cherished memories for years to come. We know your cover design ultimately is one that you love, and that’s the most important thing. But for the purposes of the Friesens 2024 cover contest, where there are prizes on […]
I Love To Read Month 2024
February is I Love To Read Month, an annual celebration of literacy in Manitoba. At Friesens, we believe it’s important to foster a love of reading in children, especially these days when digital and social media monopolize the majority of their free time. As we are Altona’s largest employer, and in the business of making […]
You Asked…We Listened!
You have told us through our surveys and feedback that you wanted more ways to showcase your school’s uniqueness and individuality, more design elements, more backgrounds, more fonts. We get it! Your school’s yearbook reflects all the awesome things that happened, all the achievements of your students and faculty, so you want it to scream […]
The State of Book Printing & Publishing in 2024
~ originally posted by FriesenPress When FriesenPress last spoke with Andrew Fennell, Friesens VP of Finance, it was late 2021 and “supply chain issues” were a topic of concern. For many industries (the book business included), the COVID years of 2020–2022 felt like a logistical ball of wires that was impossible to untangle. From paper […]