The Librarian of Basra

A True Story from Iraq

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Author:

Winter, Jeanette

Illustrator:

Winter, Jeanette

ISBN:

978-0-15-205445-8

Publication Date:

Jan 2005

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Imprint:

Clarion Books

Book Format:

Hardback

List Price:

USD $17.99

Book Description:

*ALA Notable Children's book 2006 *

Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue.

Book Details

Pages:	32
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Military & Wars Juvenile Nonfiction / Books & Libraries Juvenile Nonfiction / School & Education
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	8 x 10.75 x 0.4 Inches
Book Weight:	0.8 Pounds

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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