He said, "bye." Ammon Shea's new book (Perigee/Penguin 2010) is called The Phone Book: The Curious History of the Book That Everybody Uses But No One Reads. Our illustrations come from the magical pen ...

Start with simple supplies: construction paper, markers, scissors, glue, stickers, and any embellishments you like. Add stickers, glitter, or buttons for that extra flair. Don’t be afraid to get ...