Go to Readwritethink.org (readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/bookcover/). This site serves as the book cover creation tool.
You will be prompted with a message asking "What kind of cover do you want to create?" Select "Front Cover Only."
A message will ask: "Please choose a printer from the choices below." Select the colored ink printer.
Choose the desired template for your book cover. This will determine the arrangement for the text and photos for your cover as well as how the layout would appear once printed.
Select the "Text tools" option. Choose the desired alignment for the text, as well as font type and font size. Type in the title of the book as well as other important information such as the author's name, subtitle or illustrator.
Click the "Background tools" option. Choose the color you want your book cover to have. After selecting the color, click the preview section to determine where you want the color placed on the book cover.
Select the "Drawing tools" option. Choose the desired brush size and color. Click the preview section and draw onto the book cover. This allows you to give the cover a type of design.
Choose the "Print" option and print out your book cover.