Submitting Your Cover for Approval
Once your cover design is finalized and your cover deadline is approaching, it’s time to officially submit it for approval.
📝 How to Submit Your Cover
Go to your Ladder
Scroll to the cover(s) you’d like to approve.
Click the ⚙️ settings icon next to each cover type.
Select ✅ Submit Cover for Approval.
📌 Confirmation Popup
When you submit, you’ll see a popup message that says:
✔️ Required Checkboxes
Before clicking Submit, you must confirm:
✅ I am authorized to submit the cover for [Book Title] for final approval.
✅ I understand that I will not be able to make any changes after I submit this cover for
approval.
Once confirmed, click Submit. Your cover is now locked 🔒 and officially submitted for approval! 🎉
📄 After You Submit
Shortly after submitting your cover, you will receive a digital PDF proof 📧 of your cover. This allows you to review exactly how your design will appear when printed.
🔍 Pre-Submission Checklist
Before submitting, double-check the following:
📝 Spelling & Grammar — Are all names, titles, and text correct?
🖼️ Image Quality — Are all photos high-resolution (240–300 DPI) and not pixelated?
🎨 Design Alignment — Are all elements centered, aligned, and cropped correctly?
🎯 School Details — Does the year, school name, and mascot (if included) look correct?
🌈 Colors — Are colors consistent with your school theme/branding?
⚠️ Important Reminder: If you need to make changes after submission, please reach out to your Account Manager or Customer Support. Un-approving a cover may incur a fee.
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