Abstract: A notebook includes a front cover, a back cover, an insert retaining panel, and an implement holder. The front and back covers each have first and second major sides and are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The panel cooperates with the back cover to form a pocket to receive an insert between the back cover and the panel. The implement holder is formed from a flap portion of the back cover into a sleeve for retaining an implement therein. The front cover and back cover are integrally formed and are foldable along at least one crease therebetween, and the panel is an integrally formed extension of the back cover. The flap defines a raised edge forming a stop against which an edge of an insert rests for proper positioning of the insert between the front and back covers. The notebook includes a spine integrally formed with the front cover and the back cover.