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She became worried about the books where she was head librarian. A true story from iraq, by jeanette winter is the true story of alia muhammad baker. Of the two, i preferred alias mission because it was a more indepth version of the story. Iraqi librarian saved 30,000 books during 2003 invasion. As the war in iraq approaches her city, she wonders what will happen to the librarys thirty thousand books. With limited text and folk artstyle illustrations, author and illustrator jeanette winter relates the dramatic true story of how one determined woman helped save the basra central librarys books during the invasion of iraq. This narrative biography tells the story of alia with beautiful yet simple words and pictures. Fairbridge festivals program is guided by its constitution. Jeanette winter alia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. Throughout history books and sometimes the people who read them have faced danger. As the war in iraq approaches her city, she wonders what will happen to the librarys.

It is a place for those who love books to come and discuss matters of the world and matters of the spirit. Favorite stories about libraries and librarians reading rockets. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. This is a reading lesson that integrates social studies and character education. Photo department, photographer created published 1938 april. Alia muhammad baker also spelled baqer was the chief librarian in the al basrah central library, basra, iraq. Librarian alia muhammad baker saved the majority of the collection of the basra central library, and much of the history of basra, from the looting and destruction of war. A book that celebrates books, reading or libraries. The librarian of basra is as the subtitle states, a true story from iraq. Jeanette winter is the author of the librarian of basra 4. Living history is not always sweet, but winter, who has made beauty from contemporary horror in september roses p.

Questions and activities for the librarian of basra 1. In the koran, the first thing god said to muhammad was read. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Alia was the chief librarian of the al basra central library in basra, iraq when the war came in 2003. Alia muhammad baker is the chief librarian at basras central library. It wasn t a quiet place, but a place to talk about the stories in the books. A basra librarian remembers how she moved 30,000 books out of the citys central library to a neighboring restaurant and later to her. As the war in iraq approaches her city, she wonders what will. Questions and activities for the librarian of basra. Now war has come, and alia fears that the libraryalong with the thirty thousand books w.

When the country was invaded, alia, the librarian was worried about the books in her library. Baker saved an estimated 30,000 books from destruction during the iraq war, including a biography of muhammad from around 0 baker had worked at the library for 14 years. Alia muhammad baker is the librarian of basra, iraq. A true story from iraq by jeanette winter in the koran, the first thing god said to muhammad was read. Saving the books of iraq by mark alan stamatyrecount story of iraqi librarian alia. So begins this moving tale of one librarians attempts to save the beloved books in her library as war threatens. Lesson plan for the librarian of basra the center for. Jun 28, 2019 the librarian of basra is as the subtitle states, a true story from iraq.

She is the head librarian of the basra city library. The story of alia muhammad baker and her attempts to save the 30,000 books during the 2003 invasion of iraq is inspiring to those who value literature, libraries, and the freedom to access knowledge. The lesson is written for fourth grade, but could definitely be modifiedchanged for the upper grade levels. She was proud of her countrys history and the priceless heritage provided by the books in her library. This book takes place in a port city of iraq, basra. This is a true story about a brave woman, alia baker, who defied the bombs and bullets surrounding her, in order to save the precious books of her beloved library in basra. The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. Alia muhammad bakeralia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. Alia states that in the koran, god told his messenger muhammad to read. This is the true story of alia baker, written for children, who saved the books from the main library in basra when war broke out in 2003. The librarian of basra by jeanette winter scholastic. The library has books in hundreds of different languages and even has a 700 year old book on prophet muhammad. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for.

When the american invasion reaches basra in 2003, iraqi military officials set up offices in the library, putting the precious library collection in danger. Following titles such as the librarian of basra 2005, winter tells another powerful story, based on true events, of an individual activist whose singular courage brings social change. Under alia s leadership, the library was a place where doctors, lawyers, professors, students and artists met each afternoon. She loves the library and the books that it contains. Rumors of war spreading to their town are beginning to worry the librarian, alia muhammad baker. This is a beautiful story of an amazing woman who saved the heart of her library from the destruction of the war in iraq. In the afghan city of herat, little nasreens father is abducted by taliban soldiers. Alia muhammad bakers library in basra, iraq, has been a meeting place for those who love books for the past fourteen years. Alia muhammad baker, the chief librarian of al basrah central library.

An authors note gives backgound at the end of the book. It includes resources to get you organized for the school year including a library planner, back to school no prep printables, posters, labels, activities and mu. Created in picture book format, this is an excellent book for 8 to 12yearolds. The librarian, alia muhammad baker, tells of an instruction from the koran, the religious text of islam. Now war has come, and alia fears that the libraryalong with. Alia muhammad baker chief librarian of al basrah iraq. The librarian of basra is especially appropriate for younger children with its colorful stylized illustrations and simple text.

Nasreens secret school is about a girl seeking an education in an area. As a child she was told the story of the burning of baghdads nizamiyya library and was. So she started taking the books home a few at a time to keep them safe. Its the true story of alia muhammad baker, a librarian in basra in iraq who risked her life to shelter and shuttle books in her library during the iraq war.

In a warstricken country where civilians especially womenhave little power, this true story about a. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions. Iraqi librarian becomes cultural hero in 2 childrens. Alia muhammad baker has a career as a librarian but a passion for her people and culture. When war comes to basra, alia saves the books in the only way she can see. This librarian ultimate back to school bundle for the school library is the perfect library resource for the elementary teacher librarian. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. For fourteen years, the library where she works has been a meeting place for those who love books. Engage ny module 1 the librarian of basra close reading. Appropriate for older elementary, middle, and high school students, the book opens by characterizing alia as a. When war seemed imminent, alia muhammad baker, chief librarian of basras central library, was determined to protect the librarys holdings. As a child she was told the story of the burning of baghdads nizamiyya library and was horrified. Alia muhammad baker is the chief librarian at basra s central library.

Wangaris trees of peace by jeanette winter scholastic. The librarian of basra is a true story that takes place in 2003 in the city of basra in the country of iraq. Basra is also iraqs main port, although it does not have deep water access, which is handled at the port of umm qasr the city is one of the ports from which the fictional sinbad the sailor journeyed. One day, however, things change for alia and her beloved library. This librarian remembers reading it aloud to day care centers and after school groups back when he worked as a childrens librarian. Alia muhammad baker was the chief librarian of the central library in basra, iraq, a meeting place for many and quite near one of basras best restaurants. Early 2000s this is the true story of alia baker, written for children, who saved the books from the main library in basra when war broke out in 2003. Alia muhammad baker is the librarian of basra, a port city in the sandswept country of iraq. Winters the librarian of basra understated but powerful story is set in modern afghanistan under the taliban when girls were forbidden to attend school.

A picture book is a book, typically for children, in which the illustrations are as important asor more important thanthe words in telling the story. A picture book based on the true story of wangari maathai, an environmental and political activist in kenya and winner of the nobel peace prize in 2004. Alia muhammad baker chief librarian of al basrah iraq central library, cultural heroine middle. Grade 24 when war seemed imminent, alia muhammad baker, chief librarian of basras central library, was determined to protect the librarys holdings. Jul 20, 2015 the librarian of basra tells the story of a woman who saved books from a library that was later burned down.

Pdf download the librarian of basra free nwc books. A true story of iraq, a picture book, is the story of how the librarian saved the librarys. Sittis secrets aladdin picture books nye, naomi shihab, carpenter, nancy on. A true story from iraq by jeanette winter and alias mission. Oct 11, 2017 the librarian of basra was the first book i read by writer and illustrator jeanette winter, and i loved it and her immediately. Fearing imminent war, alia muhammad baker takes matters into her own hands to save the books in her library. The story of a librarian in basra, iraq, named alia muhammad baker, who took it upon herself to save the 30,000 new and ancient books in her library before the war came and destroyed everything. Basra is a port city, in the sand swept country of iraq. Told for children it conveys the value of books and reading, set, of course, against a difficult background. Apr 30, 2020 in striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. This lesson also has geography, writing, science, and math extension activities. See more ideas about books, realistic fiction and childrens books.

The librarian of basra has a different perspective sometimes we must have the courage to protect books from danger, in this instance, from the danger of war. Simple forms and deep colors in a naive style evoke the war without being explicit. The librarian of basra by jeanette winter and a graphic novel, alias mission, by mark alan stamaty. Alia muhammad baker is the reallife librarian of basra.

The author and illustrator, jeanette winter, begins her book with a quote from the librarian of basra. The story of a librarian in basra, iraq, named alia muhammad baker, who took it upon herself to save the 30,000. A true story from iraq by jeanette winter, based on a new york times article of july 27, 2003, tells the story of alia muhammad baker, head librarian of basra, iraq who helped save 70% of the librarys collections before the library burned during the iraq war. The librarian of basra by jeanette winter, jeanette. The talk in the library turns to war and the fears it is brining with it. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete 1993 interview duration. In spite of the governments refusal to help, she moved. Nonfiction, biography in spite of looming war, librarian alia muhammed baker was able to save the books from the library of basra by moving them to safety.

Mark alan stamaty is a cartoonist, and alias mission tells the story through graphic cartoon panels. In spite of the governments refusal to help, she moved the books into a nearby restaurant only nine days before the library burned to. Judythe sieck in the koran, the first thing god said to muhammad was read. Now war has come, and alia fears that the libraryalong with the thirty thousand books within itwill be destroyed forever. Her library that has 30,000 books, is a meeting place for the book lovers of the city. With the help of friends, she is able to save 70% of the collection before the library is bombed. Childrens books set in afghanistan, iraq challenged in.

Jun 16, 2014 excellent contemporary realistic fiction picture books for grades 23. The librarian of basra by jeanette winter paperback. This book is written for all ages however the faith questions here are for older adolescents. Picture books have traditionally been 32 pages long, although little golden books are 24 pages. Alia is worried that war could destroy her library and all the precious books.

The librarian of basra a true story from iraq youtube. Knowing that war is on the horizon, alia wants to move her precious books to safety, including a 700yearold biography of muhammad. When the governor of basra refuses her request to move the books to a safe place, alia takes matters into her own hands. Her library is a meeting place for all who love books. Alia muhammad baker alia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. She asks the governor permission to move the books but is denied. The story of a librarian in basra, iraq, named alia muhammad baker, who took it upon herself to save the 30,000 new and ancient books in her library. Her actions inspired two fabulous childrens books and earned her a place in the rich history of iraqi libraries. This book should be required reading for all students so they can appreciate the value of knowledge, history, peace, and books, and to respect librarians who go out of their. When the library catches on fire, alia gathers her friends to help her save all the books. Alia muhammad baker is the librarian in basra, iraq just before the desert storm conflict begins. This book is the true story of alia muhammad baker, a librarian in basra iraq. Apr 03, 2020 the librarian of basra by jeanette winter childrens recommendations.