Nour's Secret Library

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska · Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

In a war-torn city, two children create a secret library, finding hope amid chaos.

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32 pages· 900L

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In a bomb-ravaged Syrian city, young Nour and her cousin Amir defy danger to build a secret underground library. As explosions echo above, they discover the transformative power of books to heal and offer refuge. Will their hidden sanctuary endure the turmoil, and can stories truly provide solace in the darkest times? Inspired by true events, this tale of courage and resilience reveals how imagination can light the way through adversity.

From the publisher

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

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