If you’re afraid to use quotes in yearbook copy, you shouldn’t be. In fact, quotes are a great way to get more coverage in your book. According to the AP Style guide, here’s how to quote correctly:

• It should be it’s own paragraph.

• It should have attribution – who said it.

• It should have correct punctuation. (See example below)

“I love working with The Yearbook Ladies. They are so much fun, and they know everything about yearbook,” said Susie Q, adviser at Herff Jones High.

*This entry is part of “The Yearbook Ladies’ A to Zs of Yearbook”
project. If you’d like to download the “Q” card, go to the “Adviser
Resources” section of www.theyearbookladies.com

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