Newspapers : From Start to Finish

Children's Literature

How are newspapers put together? How is all of that information organized and distributed on a daily basis? Most newspaper readers are unaware of the hard work, organization and teamwork involved in making a newspaper. Newspaper employees work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to produce the estimated 55 million newspapers that Americans purchase every day. This book uses simple language to explain the detailed process involved in producing a newspaper. Numerous photos from the Hartford Courant enable the reader to view each step of the process. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index and list of further readings, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning about newspapers. Part of the "Made in the USA" series. 2001, Blackbirch Press, $17.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer:Denise Daley