The Librarian of Basra A True

Winter, Jeanette

ISBN 10: 0152054456 / ISBN 13: 9780152054458

Edité par Clarion Books, 2005

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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. Illustrated by Jeanette Winter in bright acrylic and ink.

Includes an author's note.
*From the New York Times, July 27, 2003

À propos de l'auteur:

JEANETTE WINTER has illustrated many books for children, including Day of the Dead by Tony Johnston and her own Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Librarian of Basra A True
Éditeur : Clarion Books
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Illustrateur : Winter, Jeanette
Etat : Very Good