What material were the first books made from?

The first books were made from plant materials, such as papyrus, bamboo, and palm leaves. Papyrus was made from the stems of the papyrus plant, which was abundant in ancient Egypt. Bamboo was also used to make books in China and Japan. Palm leaves were used in India and Southeast Asia. These materials were all relatively easy to obtain and could be written on with a variety of inks.