The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq - Jeanette Winter

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In war-stricken Iraq where civilians--especially women--have little power, a librarian in Basra struggles to save her community's priceless collection of books. n*ALA Notable Children's book 2006 * nCelebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue. n n In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basra's real-life librarian. She was the keeper of cherished books and her library was a haven for community gatherings. n n But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books? n n With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience. n n This true story of one librarian's remarkable bravery reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge knows no boundaries. n nn

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