Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books
by Karen Leggett Abouraya
Hardcover
Dial Books
Published August 2012
English
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About This Book
In January 2011, thousands of Egyptians stood together around their great library in Alexandria, joining hands to protect it during a time of unrest. This picture book celebrates a real moment when the love of books and learning brought people together, from students and library workers to ordinary citizens who believed their library mattered. Susan Roth’s beautiful paper-collage art brings this inspiring scene to life, showing how communities can stand up for the things they value most.
