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The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq - Hardcover

by Jeanette Winter
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Jeanette WinterAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2005-01-01Pages:32
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Clarion BooksISBN-13:9780152054458ISBN-10:152054456UPC:9780152054458Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, People & Places, Books & LibrariesBook Topic:Women, Middle EastAward:2005 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee - Children's Illustrated Award|2006 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2005 Middle East Book Awards Honorable Mention - Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Children's Award|2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) Winner - Recommended Award|2006 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee - Early Grades Nonfiction Award|2005 Children's Book Committee Award Winner - Nonfiction Award|2006 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Seven to Ten AwardSize:10.98 x 8.36 x 0.36 inchesWeight:0.8201Product ID:SCHC7JH71H
*ALA Notable Children's book 2006 *

Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue.

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.

But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books?

With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience.

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.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Clarion BooksISBN-13:9780152054458ISBN-10:152054456UPC:9780152054458Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, People & Places, Books & LibrariesBook Topic:Women, Middle EastAward:2005 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee - Children's Illustrated Award|2006 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2005 Middle East Book Awards Honorable Mention - Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Children's Award|2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) Winner - Recommended Award|2006 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee - Early Grades Nonfiction Award|2005 Children's Book Committee Award Winner - Nonfiction Award|2006 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Seven to Ten AwardSize:10.98 x 8.36 x 0.36 inchesWeight:0.8201Product ID:SCHC7JH71H

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 Cit

Publisher: Clarion Books

Awards

🏆 2005 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee - Children's Illustrated Award|2006 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2005 Middle East Book Awards Honorable Mention - Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Children's Award|2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) Winner - Recommended Award|2006 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee - Early Grades Nonfiction Award|2005 Children's Book Committee Award Winner - Nonfiction Award|2006 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Seven to Ten Award

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