Synopsis
Alia Muhammad Baker’s library in Basra, Iraq, has been a meeting place for those who love books for the past fourteen years. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library—along with the thirty thousand books within it—will be destroyed forever. In this incredible true story of a war-stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarian’s struggle to save her community’s priceless collection of books reminds us how, throughout the world, the love of literature can unite us all.- ★★★★★
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Mindful Muslim Review
An inspirational true story, this book depicts the heroism of Alia Muhammad Baker as she saves a public library one book at a time, amidst impending war and destruction. A story of courage, community, and reverence for knowledge, this book demonstrates the significance of a single person’s will to act, and the important lesson for children to honor knowledge and appreciate the privilege of having access to books.