| The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author), Winter, Jeanette (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152054456 ISBN-13: 9780152054458 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: In war-stricken Iraq where civilians--especially women--have little power, a librarian in Basra struggles to save her community's priceless collection of books. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004012969 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.36" W x 10.98" (0.82 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83517 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: *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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winter, Jeanette: - JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City. |