They discuss matters of the world and matters of the spirit. She was proud of her countrys history and the priceless heritage provided by the books in. Presents the true story of how alia baker, the librarian of the basra library, and her friends managed to save the books of the library before the library w. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the librarian of basra. Get the librarian of basra a true story from iraq pdf file for free from our online library created date. It wasn t a quiet place, but a place to talk about the stories in the books. Alia muhammad baker is the librarian of basra, a port city in the sandswept country of iraq. As the war in iraq approaches her city, she wonders what will happen to the librarys thirty thousand books.
Questions and activities for the librarian of basra 1. Iraqi librarian saved 30,000 books during 2003 invasion al. Basra is a port city, in the sand swept country of iraq. Grade 24 when war seemed imminent, alia muhammad baker, chief librarian of basra s central library, was determined to protect the librarys holdings. So she started taking the books home a few at a time to keep them safe. The librarian, alia muhammad baker, tells of an instruction. I can document what i learn about a topic by sorting evidence into categories. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Get the librarian of basra a true story from iraq pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Sep 15, 2009 fearing imminent war, alia muhammad baker takes matters into her own hands to save the books in her library. 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. A true story from iraq ebook written by jeanette winter.
A basra librarian remembers how she moved 30,000 books out of the citys central library to a neighboring restaurant and later to her. In spite of the governments refusal to help, she moved the books into a nearby restaurant only nine days before the library burned to the ground. In a warstricken country where civiliansespecially womenhave little power, this true story about a librarian s struggle to save her communitys priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. Her actions inspired two fabulous childrens books and earned her a place in the rich history of iraqi libraries. A true story from iraq jeanette winter, author and illustrator harcourt, inc.
Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Alia muhammad baker also spelled baqer was the chief librarian in the al basrah central library, basra, iraq. The librarian of basra by winter 22 book extension. The librarian of basra is a true story that takes place in 2003 in the city of basra in the country of iraq. Someone with incredible super powers, performing impossible feats. Baqer saved around thirty thousand books from destruction during the iraq war, including a biography of muhammad from around 0. 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. Questions and activities for the librarian of basra. 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. She is the head librarian of the basra city library. The parallels between the destruction of the basra library and the purging of.
Fearing imminent war, alia muhammad baker takes matters into her own hands to save the books in her library. This file includes text dependent questions assessments for the 4 books used in 3rd grade engageny unit 1, module 1 rain school by james rumford nasreens secret school by jeanette winter that book woman by heather henson the librarian of basra by jeanette winter this product does not contain an. Alia muhammad baker, the chief librarian of al basrah central library. The meltdown diary of a wimpy kid book by kinney jeff. In the iraq war not were people killed but an ancient civiliza tion was also destroyed. It also includes some grammar activities, with an emphasis on the. Well, the story you are about to hear tells about a different kind of superhero. This librarian remembers reading it aloud to day care centers and after school groups back when he worked as a childrens librarian. Full text of the librarian of basra urdu see other formats tic. Vibrantly colored pastel acrylic paintings create a sense of distance from the most brutal horrors of war, while celebrating the courage of a brave woman.
International federation of library associations and institutions. This is a reading comprehension and writing activity, based on the true story and book about the librarian of basra. Synopsis in the koran, the first thing god said to muhammad was read. Iii admittedly this loving and protecting of knowledge of the librarian of basra. This is a reading lesson that integrates social studies and character education.
Guidelines for libraries of government departments ifla. Alia muhammad bakeralia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. Her library is a meeting place for all who love books. Alia muhammad baker, the chief librarian of basras central library, refused to let a war destroy the library books. Iraqi librarian becomes cultural hero in 2 childrens books. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. This lesson also has geography, writing, science, and math extension activities. The author and illustrator, jeanette winter, begins her book with a quote from the librarian of basra. Oct 15, 2012 the librarian of basra by jeanette winter.
Alia muhammad baker alia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. Apr 01, 20 librarian of basra is the true story of a librarian who fought to save 30,000 volumes from being destroyed when american and british forces bombed basra. The librarian s quiet bravery serves as a point of entry into a freighted. Lesson plan for the librarian of basra the center for.
The librarian of basra a true story from iraq pdf keywords. Alia muhammad baker is the reallife librarian of basra. I can sort key details from the librarian of basra into categories. A small coalition of parents in florida are trying to ban two childrens books set in afghanistan and iraq from the. Created in picture book format, this is an excellent book for 8 to 12yearolds. Questions and activities for the librarian of basra free library of questions and activities for the librarian of basra. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. It describes in a simple, tame way, the confusion and alarm of residents in the face of the war. Questions and activities for the librarian of basra free library of. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Jack sprat plus lots more nursery rhymes 42 minutes compilation from little baby bum. Mar 17, 20 iraqi librarian saved 30,000 books during 2003 invasion. The librarian of basra by jeanette winter scholastic. Jul 23, 2011 the librarian of basra is especially appropriate for younger children with its colorful stylized illustrations and simple text. Florida parents try to ban childrens books set in iraq. Sep 07, 20 alia muhammad baker is a librarian in basra, iraq. 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. Appropriate for older elementary, middle, and high school students, the book opens by characterizing alia as a. Mark alan stamaty is a cartoonist, and alias mission tells the story through graphic cartoon panels. Jul 06, 2018 two childrens books have been written about this library heroine the librarian of basra by jeanette winter and a graphic novel, alias mission, by mark alan stamaty. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration.
Alia muhammad baker is the librarian of basra, iraq. With the help of friends and neighbors, alia mohammad bake, chief librarian of basra s central library, managed to rescue seventy percent of the librarys collection before the library burned down nine days later. May 07, 2012 reading of the book the librarian of basra. When the country was invaded, alia, the librarian was worried about the books in her library. Alia muhammad baqer was the chief librarian in the al basrah central library in basra iraq. Alia 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 w. The librarian of basra is as the subtitle states, a true story from iraq.
Libraries, saving books, war, middle east openingsynopsis. A true story from iraq kindle edition by winter, jeanette. Now war has come, and alia fears that the libraryalong with the thirty thousand books within itwill be destroyed forever. Alia muhammad baker chief librarian of al basrah iraq central library, cultural heroine middle eastern. So begins this moving tale of one librarian s attempts to save the beloved books in her library as war threatens. Under alia s leadership, the library was a place where doctors, lawyers, professors, students and artists met each afternoon. Librarian of basra reading, comprehension questions.
A true story from iraq, by jeanette winter is the true story of alia muhammad baker. The invasion of iraq reached basra on april 6, 2003. Librarian of basra reading, comprehension questions, past tense verbs six pages. In the koran, the first thing god said to muhammad was read. Her library that has 30,000 books, is a meeting place for the book lovers of the city. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the librarian of basra, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Alia muhammad baker also spelled baqer was the chief librarian in the al basrah central. Jun 28, 2019 the librarian of basra is as the subtitle states, a true story from iraq. Click download or read online button to get the librarian of basra book now.
Presents the true story of how alia baker, the librarian of the basra library, and her friends managed to save the books of the library before the library was burned to the ground during the 2003 iraq war. The student will create hisher own book about libraries. She became worried about the books where she was head librarian. Alia muhammad baker chief librarian of al basrah iraq. Of the two, i preferred alias mission because it was a more indepth version of the story. Baker saved an estimated 30,000 books from destruction during the iraq war, including a biography of muhammad from around 0. When the governor of basra refuses her request to move the books to a safe place, alia takes matters into her own hands. Language xml, which is flexible, or portable document format pdf, which is. An authors note gives backgound at the end of the book.
Mar 17, 2005 it is hard to imagine how startled alia muhammad baker, the chief librarian of basra, iraq, has been to discover that she is the hero of two american childrens books. I just bought this book in ebook format today and completed it. Alia states that in the koran, god told his messenger muhammad to read. Batman, spiderman, superman, astroboy, doraemon, anpanman. Will they be destroyed, or can she find a way to save them. She was proud of her countrys history and the priceless heritage provided by the books in her library. On our website we have put together a collection of the best books descriptions, testimonials, and feedback about the authors. The library has books in hundreds of different languages and even has a 700 year old book on prophet muhammad. Librarian of basra is the true story of a librarian who fought to save 30,000 volumes from being destroyed when american and british forces bombed basra. The librarian of basra download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The librarian of basra is especially appropriate for younger children with its colorful stylized illustrations and simple text. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the librarian of basra.