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Traditional book reports are often boring to students and don't show a depth of knowledge. Following are some ideas for unique projects that will spark their creativity.

Did you know that book publishing is a high-risk, time-consuming commercial process that requires careful planning and resource management? Find out why.

Add some interesting sparkle and interactivity in with your altered book arts.

Many students think that being allowed to sit and talk with friends is fun. Why not allow them to chat about the latest twist in a book that they are reading?

Libraries are a source of information, visual imagery and shared educational ventures. Have you checked out what projects are running at your local library lately?

Further prepare the catalog that you just converted into an altered book project by following these simple techniques.

Here's how to make a Penny Book using coins in a journal that will last a lifetime. No matter the age of the writer, a Penny Book will remain relevant for life.

For some, the changing of the seasons is not a big deal at all. For others, it's a time for celebration! However you feel, why not express it in your art journal?

Adding niches to altered books is not only interesting when your audience looks through them, they are really fun to work on. Nervous novices take note!

Many of the completely free ebooks out there are written by unknown authors. To find more popular ebooks and audiobooks one must know the tricks of where to look.

For those who are new to book arts, create an experimental altered book. This is perfect for practicing and making mistakes.

Replicating the vintage old-style when creating a scrapbook or memory book for memorabilia is a great way to bring new life to the creative book arts process.

The Google Book Project is designed to make books more accessible. But many argue the cost is too high--violating copyright, antitrust, and privacy laws.

The art of the handmade book is gratifying to create, as well as to receive. With Mother's Day right around the corner, why not give a handmade gift?

Not all comic books include graphic explosions and scantily clad women. Several educational comic books exist to mix learning with fun.

Making chunky board books does not have to be a project reserved just for children's book themes. Use them as gift books and small journals, as well.

Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!

Copyediting, proofreading, typesetting and project management provide crucial steps in preparing a manuscript for publication.

With 28,000 e-books and audio books, Project Gutenberg provides an online book catalogue of public domain literature from poetry and the classics to health and science.

We're surrounded by art supplies all the time; even when we open our mailboxes. Turn those pieces of junk mail, such as catalogs, into art books.

Create an altered book project from your expired daily planner or calendar book. Rather than throwing it away, turn it into art!

Rather than feeling intimidated by working in an expensive or pretty art journal, create an experimental art journal to practice techniques in.

Meeting a literary agent face-to-face may seem far more intimidating than sending out query letters and proposal packages through the mail.

Sometimes a handmade greeting card just isn't enough to express all your thoughts. Create a mini-book to really get your sentiments out!

Grandma Rice first gathered the Hawaiian clan in 1905 at her Kaua'i home, "Hale Nani" (beautiful home). This nostalgic Christmas Day tradition spanned three decades.

Trying to get your manuscript published but keep getting rejection letters? Changing your approach and understanding how books are acquired can help.

British band Delirious? is releasing a book of tour reflections, stories and devotions this April, from Regal Books. You're gonna love the title.

If you have ancestry from Eastern Europe, you may find that your family tree has been touched by the tragic events of the Holocaust.

Play lotto! Like Bingo only you use a spinner.

Cemeteries aren't forever. Many have been moved for highways, dams and other projects. Here's how to look for ancestors buried in currently non-existent cemeteries.

Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!

Back to school is fun for some, and dreaded by others. Explore these thoughts in a creative way using your art journal.

There's something very freeing about creating doodles in notebooks, sketchbooks, and art journals. Let your inner child free with this creative art journal prompt.

Spring-cleaning does not only mean getting rid of trash, reorganizing, and having a yard sale. It also means creating new pieces of art from winter scraps. (Kid friendly)

Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.

Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.

Use of distress inks on a wide variety of projects is highly addictive. There are a lot of different inks to choose from based on an artist's taste and project needs.

Many students in middle school don't know where to begin when choosing young adult literature. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is a great place to start.

Is autumn your favorite time of year? For many, this is true and it is a great opportunity to be artistic! Let's mix it up.

When was the last time you were able to go on a nature walk, and then incorporate your findings into art journal pages? Let's explore.

We're going to revisit Artist Date Idea #1 and talk about some ideas for that creative kit that was created and set aside from that adventure.

A cracked and damaged boy is taken by a hunter and awakes strapped to a table, his flayed skin tells the story of how his skin became... A book of blood!!!

From books to films to video games, "The Lexicon" defines all things Harry Potter for fans of J.K. Rowling's fantastical creations.

For non-stop family fun, entertain children for hours with the following Christmas coloring pages and interactive artistic activities that are child-friendly and free.

Maintaining an effective self-care program doesn't have to feel like work. There are many creative ways to make self-care something to look forward to.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

Donna-Marie Pye is the author of 300 Slow Cooker Favorites - a new crock pot cookbook packed with a fabulous collection of her family favorites.

The preschool classroom is an excellent place to begin a life long love for books. This article focuses on how to connect reading with art making activities.

Celebrating Earth Day in school by engaging students in a green project is an opportunity for educators to promote awareness of the environment in today's youth.

Agentinbox, a new service offered by WEbook, connects writers with literary agents. Their directions can help a writer create a flawless submission and query letter.