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The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a paper flowers craft.

The author explores several novels worth reading during a road trip. After examining definitions of road trips and journeys, books discussed include "Paper Towns" by John Green, "The Car" by Gary Paulsen, and "In the Path of Falling Objects" by Andrew Smith. Protagonists, travel stories, and narratives are described. The author recommends "Rose by Any Other Name" by Maureen McCarthy.

Features author Hans Christian Andersen and his paper art. Forms of entertainment provided by Andersen during holidays; Impression of Henry Dickens, son of author Charles Dickens, regarding Andersen and his talent in paper cutting; Significance of the Frijsenborg cutting to the life of Andersen.

Reviews the educational video "Papermaking Workshop: Handmade Paper From Plants and Recycled Fibers," Vol. 1., from Nash/Renfrow Productions.

Reviews the educational video "Sculpting With Paper," featuring Peggy Flores.

Suggests using paper and microfilm to preserve digital library files. Comments from Jeffrey Field, acting director of preservation and access at the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this article, the author discusses paper, his preferred art medium. His love for paper started when his mother, who was a secretary for Ford Motor Company, brought him home some company letterhead to draw on. The author discusses two different paper stores in New York City, Kate's Paperie and Pearl Paint.

The article discusses how digital illustration could reimagine the way books are illustrated and the way they work. Digital illustration has been made to mimic traditional techniques, but in the form of ebooks, it could do much more. Images could move across the screen in a way unimaginable on paper. Already, David Macaulay's "Black and White," Art Spiegelman's "Open Me...I'm a Dog!," and David Wiesner's "The Three Pigs" are playing with traditional ideas of books and paper.

In this article, the author talks about childhood reading and allegorical elements of children's books. It mentions about the discussion of Facebook group called Jewish Kidlit Mavens members about their childhood reading of author C. S. Lewis's Narnia series. It also talks about author's reading of the book The Gift.

Discusses the problems faced by school librarians regarding the preservation of books. Difficulties associated with the role of unqualified librarians in preservation; Emphasis on reading and changes in the variety of book sizes creating a greater need for preservation; Importance of lengthening the shelf life of paperbacks; Use of bookends in preservation strategy; Consideration of the use of paperback versus hardcover.

An introduction is presented in which the editor previews several 2016 books reviewed within the issue including "Paper Wishes" by Lois Sepahban, "With Malice: A Novel" by Eileen Cook, and "Anna & the Swallow Man" by Gavriel Savit.

The article reports that children's book publishers Scholastic and Simon & Schuster, pertaining to their paper-use policies, which are expected to improve their impact on the environment. The Green Press Initiative is a nonprofit organization that works with publishers and authors to protect the Earth which publishers Random House, Chronicle Books and McGraw-Hill have joined. Information is given for the Treatise on Responsible Paper.

Reviews the videotape "Sculpting With Paper," released by Crystal Productions.

Gives advice on how to create a `term paper resource center.' By providing self-help access to sources, this service recognizes the special requirements of young adult reference. Research across the curriculum; Topic file notebook; Pamphlets to bibliographies; Technology plus the basics; Public relations; From sharks to angels. INSET: In search of the elusive term paper topic (how the topic file....

Evaluates the Epson Stylus C86 colored printer from Epson America. Quality of photographs being printed; Key features; Type of paper suitable for the printer; Cost of its ink cartridges.

The author describes the materials she uses to create her artworks for books. Her favorite is the pencil since it allows her to tell a story through the lines of her drawings. She also loves oil paint for its slow drying and odors. She adds that she likes the need to apply a scientific method when using oil paint.

Presents a letter to the editor seeking papers and proposals for workshops at the 18th Annual International Children's Literature Association Conference (May/June 1991).

Describes how to develop and conduct a term paper workshop for young people. Value of such a workshop; Importance of giving aid to young researchers; How the workshop was organized; Details of the workshop process; Reasons this was successful; Future plans.

The article focuses on the collaboration between author Patricia Lee Gauch and illustrator Ed Young, highlighting their creative process and the evolution of Young's storytelling. Topics include Gauch's introduction to Young's work, their collaborative projects such as "Cats Are Cats" and "Lon Po Po," and Young's development as both an illustrator and a writer, culminating in his profound impact on children's literature.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota, the largest archives housing materials related to children's literature.

Reviews the educational video "The Marijuana Papers: Research Update."

Features the Samuel F.B. Morse Papers collection at the American Memory Web site of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Materials included in the collection.

The article explains the technique involved in pulp painting, a technique used in illustrating children's books. The technique involves pouring cotton rag fiber that is suspended in water through hand-cut stencils onto a screen, creating an image in handmade paper. The author describes the advantages and disadvantages of the technique.

Reports on the support given by the Association of Educational Communications & Technology for educators to copy commercial and non-commercial television programs as educational tools. Highlights of the AECT position in the paper 'Copyright Law Resolution: Videotaping Television Programming.'

The article presents an interview with an author D.K. Dyson and an illustrator Rudy Gutierrez about "Window Fishing" book. Topics discussed include drawings of sea life, experience of watching the Circle Line tour boat going on its daily route, and challenges in writing a picture book despite having experience composing music and writing lyrics.

Reviews the computer software `Research Paper Writer,` by Tom Snyder Prods.

The article examines the potential of the mini portable thermal printers.

A note from the publisher of the "School Library Journal" is presented wherein she talks about the pressure on the availability of paper, their effort to source paper, and how a print-only subscriber can help them reach more directly.

Reviews the educational video "Money Menagerie: Origami Zoo for You With Sterling Dare," Vol. 1 and 2, by Loomis Magic in association with Oliverio Productions.

The article examines why board books are considered key developmental tools for children. Topics include description made by Rachel Payne, coordinator of early childhood services at Brooklyn Public Library on board books, increase in sales of board books from 2010 to 2015 according to Nielsen, and evidence-based benefit to the specialized board book format. Also mentioned are the format adaptations of board books and board book biographies.

Presents a letter to the editor requesting essays from readers for use at a book festival.

Presents highlights from the Paper Mania symposium in Emoryville, California sponsored by the periodical 'School Library Journal,' to promote paperback books in libraries. Details of the sessions at the symposium; Description of the methods of selecting and buying the rights to reprint hardcover juvenile titles for library use.

The article lists several books including "Here's to Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, "Cold-Blooded Myrtle: A Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery" by Elizabeth C. Bunce, and "Out of My Heart" by Sharon M. Draper.

This article is focused on the African American children's literature writer and illustrator Ashley Bryan. Bryan has written and illustrated such books as "The Ox of the Wonderful Horns and Other African Folktales," "All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals," and "The Night Has Ears: African Proverbs." The author comments on Bryan's artwork, formed by materials such as stained sea glass panels, puppets, and cut paper.

Suggests library acquisitions for different career areas in the arts. Architecture and industrial design; Cartooning and animation; Printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.

Discusses the use of two anti-plagiarizing tools at the Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. Use of a subscription to Turnitin.com and a copy of the Glatt Plagiarism Screening Program from Glatt Plagiarism Services; How the Turnitin.com service works; Criticism of the Glatt program.

Presents a letter to the editor about papers to be delivered at the Research Forum during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Discusses an editorial written to the 'Albuquerque Tribune' arguing that professional librarians should be kept in school libraries. Librarians which rank lowest as budget items; Critical thinking skills developed by librarians; Newspaper which received letters of support; Local school board which ignored the letter.

Announces that the American Association of School Librarians and the Young Adult Services Division of the American Library Association are calling for research papers on school media, that will be presented at the ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, California on June 1981. Guidelines; Deadline for submission of entries.

The article offers suggestions for several do it yourself maker projects and materials for students, as presented by librarians around the U.S. Topics discussed include the use of straws for prototyping, according to associate professor Heather Moorefield-Lang; the use of cardboards to make structures in projects; and the use of light emitting diodes (LED) in electric circuits.

Discusses the factors that should be considered in book binding. Publication and bookbinding plan of the editor; Physical characteristics of the book; Quantity to be manufactured; Binding materials; Bookbinding style to be used.

Explores the issue surrounding print materials. Debate over print and electronic resources; Notions about print materials; Issue of copyright protection associated with print collections; Comparison between the benefits from print and electronic materials.

Presents a list of titles selected from paperback announcements published in the U.S. in 1975 and earlier, which are considered to be of interest to librarians working with and for young adults.

The article offers information on zine, a self-published or indie publication. Topics discussed include a great way to introduce zines to teenagers, examples of recently published zines, and benefits of zine making to children. Also mentioned are zine's micro-historical topics and a short history of zines.