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Books and libraries have been at the heart of human history, preserving knowledge, inspiring innovation, and shaping cultures. This collection of kids’ books celebrates the power of the written word, from ancient manuscripts to daring librarians who risked everything to protect their collections.
The Library of Alexandria
Introduction to the ancient Library of Alexandria and the breakthroughs achieved there
The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane
Story of a medieval monk a discovering how to make ink for illuminated manuscripts
The Leather Apron Club
Story about Ben Franklin's creation of the first circulating library in America
The Man Who Loved Libraries
Introduction to Carnegie's life and libraries in the context of industrialism
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
Story of the persistent Progressive Era librarian who created the first children's room at the New York Public Library
Library on Wheels
Inspiring story of the Progressive Era librarian who pioneered bookmobiles to bring books to rural communities
Books by Horseback
Picture book inspired by the Depression-era Pack Horse Librarians who delivered books to struggling Appalachia
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
Biography of a Harlem Renassaince book collector who founded an African-American research library division
Richard Wright and the Library Card
Story of the famous author's determination to use the library despite segregation-era policies
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