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Hands Around the Library by Karen Leggett Abouraya

Hands Around the Library

Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books

Karen Leggett Abouraya

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · August 30, 2012

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.

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Who it’s for
A true story of people joining hands to protect a library and what it represents.
Themes
Protecting libraries, Love of books, Collective action
Genres
Books & Libraries, Middle East History for Kids, African History for Kids

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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!"

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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.

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

Where it sits

Books & Libraries74%
Middle East History for Kids67%
African History for Kids27%

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Publisher categories

  • Middle East History for Kids
  • The Middle East
  • Violence
Authors
Karen Leggett Abouraya
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
August 30, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Protecting libraries · Love of books · Collective action
Reading lane
Middle East History for Kids