The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq Family and authentic classic to the

and authentic classic to the cannon of Arab-American literature

”-Alice Walker

When Shaherazade recounts her first tale

and heart-wrenchingly honest

Published: November 1

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq Family and authentic classic to thelia Muhammad Bakers library in Basra, Iraq, has been a meeting place for those who love books for the past fourteen years. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the libraryalong with the thirty thousand books within itwill be destroyed forever. In this incredible true story of a war stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarians struggle to save her communitys priceless