
Written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
A librarian risks everything to save books from war's destruction.
In war-torn Basra, librarian Alia Baker faces a daunting challenge: saving her beloved library's books from impending destruction. As conflict looms, Alia's determination and courage ignite a daring rescue mission. With the library's future hanging in the balance, can she and her friends preserve the city's literary treasures before it's too late? This true story of bravery and love for knowledge unfolds with urgency and hope, reminding us of the power of literature to transcend boundaries and adversity.
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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