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.

Abstract: A notebook, folio, and divider with an integrated writing instrument holder. The notebook and folio have a back cover that extends beyond a front cover and may have a plurality of sheets positioned between the front cover and back cover by at least a width of a writing instrument defining a support for the writing instrument holder. The writing instrument holder can be integrally-formed into the support or attached to the support by sewing stitches. The writing instrument holder is formed from a flexible material to allow adequate expansion for accommodating larger writing instruments. The back cover may also have a closure tab, with a writing instrument holder, integrally formed with the back cover for maintaining the notebook in a closed position.