My friend Cathy Miranker runs the youth program at SFCB. She coordinates (as well as teaches) bookmaking classes in the public schools all over the Bay Area, from San Jose to Marin. She’s planning a summer bookmaking institute for teachers this summer — 3 days of bookmaking ideas. I’ve helped her document and photograph the books the kids make, and the stories and pictures are always amazing in their inventiveness (even kindergarteners). Be sure to take a look at the gallery of kids’ work that Cathy has assembled for the book center’s website. UPDATE: Check out Cathy’s blog about bookmaking and kids.