By Deban Becker. Used and Adapted with permission from Joanna Nigrelli

Length of Program - 1 hour

This program is a rare opportunity for teens to come to the library and be encouraged to ravage a volume in the interest of self-expression. Teens will break all the rules as they rip, puncture, paint, and glue old, discarded books to create masterpieces of art! The goal is to alter the book’s appearance, turning it into a new kind of artistic expression. It is one part recycling, one part creativity, and fun all over! Display the books in the library for others to see.




Question: Just what is an altered book, you ask?

Answer: You take an old book and:
· Color in, on, and over it
· Paint over the pages
· Paste in photos, magazine clippings, threads, sequins, etc.
· Make pockets of its pages



View inspirational examples of altered books created by students at the Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan in 2004 in a PowerPoint presentation by Margaret Lincoln.





Published by The Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Austin, Texas 2009





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