The Librarian of Basra A True Story from Iraq
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<b>*ALA Notable Children's book 2006 *</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books?<br> <br> <br> <br> With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br>
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