Name: Hands Around the Library
ISBN: 9780803737471

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Why This Clicks

Books, Held Together

A true story of people joining hands to protect a library and what it represents.

Come here for

A vivid meeting of libraries, books, and public solidarity
A glimpse of Egypt’s recent history through one remarkable act

Expect

A true story illustrated with Susan L. Roth’s collages
A focus on the freedom libraries represent

Book Details

Authors: Karen Leggett Abouraya
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: August 30, 2012
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: African History for Kids · The Middle East
Reading lane: African History for Kids

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Publisher Categories

Middle East History for Kids
The Middle East
Violence

About This Book

The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represen...

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The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.