Founded in 1887 by D.M. Bare, Roaring Spring Paper Products has been an integral part of the Roaring Spring community for more that 130 years. Employing over 200 people, the company prides itself on remaining a family-owned, American small business. The 50# white drawing paper used in the sketch book is perfect for sketches, drawings or scribbles. It is adaptive for most media, including ink, marker, crayon and pencil. The sheets are 9" x 9", and bound with spiral wire that features snag-proof wire ends. There are 40 sheets in each book. The printed cover features a "Kid's" graphic, and the back is made from strong 30 pt chipboard.