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Hands Around the Library

Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books

Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

By Karen Leggett Abouraya
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

By Karen Leggett Abouraya
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

By Karen Leggett Abouraya
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

By Karen Leggett Abouraya
Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

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Aug 30, 2012 | ISBN 9780803737471 | 3-5 years

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Aug 30, 2012 | ISBN 9781101647240 | 3-5 years

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    About Hands Around the Library

    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.

    About Hands Around the Library

    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.

    About Susan L. Roth

    Susan L. Roth is the author and illustrator of many beautiful books for children. To create the collages for her books, Ms. Roth uses papers from sixteen baskets in her studio, which are lined up by color.

    About Susan L. Roth

    Susan L. Roth is the author and illustrator of many beautiful books for children. To create the collages for her books, Ms. Roth uses papers from sixteen baskets in her studio, which are lined up by color.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Aug 30, 2012 | 40 Pages | 10-1/2 x 9 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780803737471

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Aug 30, 2012 | 32 Pages | 3-5 years | ISBN 9781101647240
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    “Roth’s exuberant collages capture these heady moments, blending photos, papers and fabrics to bring the people’s positive actions and the building’s intriguing facade together in a celebration of patriotism and libraries. A stunning visual recreation of a recent historical event.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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