The librarian of basra: a true story from iraq - jeanette winter

In war-stricken Iraq where civilians--especially women--have little power, a librarian in Basra struggles to save her communitys priceless collection of books.

*ALA Notable Childrens book 2006 * Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one womans courageous book rescue.

In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basras 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 librarians remarkable bravery reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge knows no boundaries.