Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

By Karen Leggett Abouraya

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803737475
• ISBN13: 9780803737471
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.7" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten