The Librarian of Basra

A True Story from Iraq

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Author:

Winter, Jeanette

Illustrator:

Winter, Jeanette

ISBN:

978-0-358-14183-9

Publication Date:

Sep 2019

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

AUD $19.99

Book Description:

The hopeful and inspiring true story of the Librarian of Basra--a brave woman who, with the help of her community, refuses to let the war raging in Iraq destroy her priceless collection of books.

Book Details

Pages:	32
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Nonfiction / Books & Libraries Juvenile Nonfiction / School & Education Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Military & Wars Juvenile Nonfiction / Places / Middle East
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	20.5 x 27.4 x 0.5 cm
Book Weight:	0.136 Kilograms

Author Biography

Winter, Jeanette (Author)

Jeanette Winter has written and/or illustrated over a dozen children's books, including "Calavera Abecedario" and "The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq," as well as biographies of Diego Rivera, Johann Sebastian Bach and Georgia O'Keeffe among others.

Winter is celebrated for her distinctive painting style, picture design, and usage of brilliant colors. She has received the American Illustrators Guild Award twice.

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