Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library.

Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska

Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

Nour's Secret Library (Paperback)

Name: Nour's Secret Library (Paperback)
Brand: Barefoot Books
SKU: 9781646862924

$29.95

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Awards & Honours
- Gold IPPY Award, 2022
- Children’s Books: The Salve of Stories in a Time of War, Wall Street Journal, 2022
- Multi-Publisher Preview: Giving the Small Pubs Their Time in the Sun, SLJ’s Fuse8 Blog, 2022
- Hot Off the Press Reading List, Children’s Book Council, March 2022
Recommended for
Ages 6 - 10
Educational Features
- SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Children learn the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times.
- ENDNOTES: Detailed endnotes about Syria, the real secret library of Daraya, and famous libraries of the Middle East.