The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter
*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.
JEANETTE WINTER has authored and illustrated several children's books, including Diego, which was written by her son Jonah and was named a Best Illustrated Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Winter spends her time in both New York and Texas.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780152054458 |
| ISBN 10 | 0152054456 |
| Title | The Librarian of Basra |
| Author | Jeanette Winter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harcourt Children's Books |
| Year published | 2005-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) (Recommended) 2005, Winner of Children's Book Committee Award (Nonfiction) 2005, Commended for Middle East Book Awards (Picture Book) 2005, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2006, Short-listed for Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's Illustrated) 2005, Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2006, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2006, Short-listed for Land of Enchantment Book Award (Children's) 2006, Short-listed for Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (Early Grades Nonfiction) 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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