Links related to Making Books and Directions for Designing Books on the Computer

  • Making Books with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord - site about bookmaking for Teachers, Parents, and Children
  • Bookmaking and Journaling - this site features several book publications related to the topic of bookmaking
  • Barbara's Bookmaking List - several links to check out (though I did notice some are out of date)
  • Make a paperbag book - directions for making a book out of a grocery bag
  • Making Books with Children - this article written by Donna Stone describes how to make a book and includes downloadable video footage
  • Make Your Own Book - good directions and illustrations for a number of different books -- appropriate for young children
  • Joan Irvine: How to Make a Pop-up Book - artist/author Joan Irvine describes how to make a pop-up book
  • Stapleless Book **- the Read, Write, Think organization has posted a wonderful online interactive activity that allows students to compose and print a book (the book is based on the 8 page book pattern included in the links below). Students will need to draw or paste pictures in the book, but they will love the idea of writing a book online.
** Highly recommended Link!!

The following links will allow you to download printed directions for laying out mini books on your computer. Design the books using the patterns provided, print out, cut, and fold as directed. I have used these handouts in several workshops for children and teachers. Children have created books for every subject matter and teachers have been excited about the possibilities they offer in terms of technology integration. You need Acrobat Reader to access most of these files.

Link to download