The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780152054458)

*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.

Author: Jeanette Winter
ISBN-10: 0152054456
ISBN-13: 9780152054458
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2005
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.36w x 0.36d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 83517 / Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Middle East Book Awards - Honorable Mention
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Children's Book Committee Award - Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
Multicultural Review 09/01/2005 pg. 107
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 407 - Superior,Well Above Average
Ingram Children's Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 53
Booklist 12/01/2004 pg. 649
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2004 pg. 1211
Publishers Weekly 12/20/2004 pg. 57
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 271
Booksense '76 Childrens Wtr 04 12/01/2004 pg. 1
School Library Journal 01/01/2005 pg. 118
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2005 pg. 119
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 26