The Librarian Of Basra: A True Story From Iraq

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Synopsis
"In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read. '"* --Alia Muhammad Baker Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. Includes an author's note. *From the New York Times, July 27, 2003
Copyright:
2005

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
32 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780152054458
Publisher:
Harcourt Children's Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jeanette Winter
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Nonfiction, Education
Submitted By:
Joe Berentsen
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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