Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq #[nn]

This standalone graphic novel recounts the true story of Alia Muhammad Baker, the chief librarian of Basra, Iraq, who risked her life to save thousands of books from destruction during the 2003 Iraq War. Written and illustrated by Mark Alan Stamaty, the book highlights the power of knowledge and courage in the face of conflict. It collects the complete narrative in a single volume, originally published in 2004 by Alfred A. Knopf Publishing.