Book making techniques

Need some help on book making.
I want my students to make their own sketchbooks and I want them to sew them
together.
How do I make the holes in the paper...or what is the best way to do this?
I've made them before, but they were small enough that we could use a
long-arm stapler. This time, I want the books to be 9x12".
Any tips, hints, etc. would be appreciated...
Carolyn
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