Hands Around the Library

Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, Middle East, My Family, My Feelings, My Friends, Social Issues, History
Cover of the book Hands Around the Library by Karen Leggett Abouraya, Penguin Young Readers Group
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Author: Karen Leggett Abouraya ISBN: 9781101647240
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: August 30, 2012
Imprint: Dial Books Language: English
Author: Karen Leggett Abouraya
ISBN: 9781101647240
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: August 30, 2012
Imprint: Dial Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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