Make Your Own Book Printable

Discover the art of storytelling with your very own printable — and draw inspiration from two of America’s greatest writers, Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison! Whether it’s fictional or autobiographical, write and illustrate a story about overcoming a challenge and finding hope along the way.
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Foam Stickers
Friendship Thread (Optional)
Book Template Printable
Construction Paper
Pen/Pencil
Crayons/Colored Pencils
Tape/Glue
Scissors
Stapler
Magazines (Optional)
Personal Pictures (Optional)
Hole Punch (Optional)
Instructions
Step 1.
Print out the book template and start brainstorming your story ideas!

Step 1.
Print out the book template and start brainstorming your story ideas!
Step 2.
Write out your story’s beginning, middle, and end on the lines of each page. Use a pencil to start — once you have everything written trace back over the words in pen.

Step 2.
Write out your story’s beginning, middle, and end on the lines of each page. Use a pencil to start — once you have everything written trace back over the words in pen.
Step 3.
Create a collage to illustrate your story! Tape or glue pictures from home, cut outs from magazines, and craft materials like foam stickers, construction paper, and glitter onto each page. If you decide to use glue, make sure it’s completely dry moving to the next step.

Step 3.
Create a collage to illustrate your story! Tape or glue pictures from home, cut outs from magazines, and craft materials like foam stickers, construction paper, and glitter onto each page. If you decide to use glue, make sure it’s completely dry moving to the next step.
Step 4.
Fold you pages and stack them in order with the cover as the top page. Then, use a stapler — or a hole punch and friendship thread to bind your story together!

Step 4.
Fold you pages and stack them in order with the cover as the top page. Then, use a stapler — or a hole punch and friendship thread to bind your story together!