New Releases by Karen Leggett Abouraya

The inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl who stands up and speaks out for every child''s right to education. Though she and two of her schoolmates were targeted by a Taliban gunman, a life-threatening injury only strengthened her resolve. Malala spoke at the U.N. on her 16th birthday in 2012, nine months after she was shot.

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.