Description
The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the affection of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator
In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of other people far and wide the arena, thousands of Egypt’s students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the nice Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to offer protection to the building. They chanted “We like you, Egypt!” as they stood in combination for the liberty the library represented.
Illustrated with Susan L. Roth’s stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the affection of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the course of turmoil.