You ladies might want to check out this cover. It's a hard case that can also stand up like an easel. I used the heavy cardboard from the inside of a binder, as she suggests. I made one for my Kindle and love it. I also added a pocket behind the device for my M-Edge reading light.
Not sure how I found this link, but it was probably from someone on this board (LOL):
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2009/09/03...le-cover-case/