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The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

by Jeanette Winter (Author)

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    Picture Book 2005

    $3.28
Synopsis

Presents the true story of how Alia Baker, the librarian of the Basra library, and her friends managed to save the books of the library before the library was burned to the ground during the 2003 Iraq War.

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 32
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 01 Jan 2005
ISBN 10: 0152054456
ISBN 13: 9780152054458

Media Reviews
a vibrantly illustrated tale of valor and resiliency in the worst of times
--Jeanette Winter Parade magazine (05/01/2005)
timely and moving
--Better Homes and Gardens (09/01/2005)
Author Bio

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.