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.
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s publisher based in Concord, MA. Founded by two mothers in England in 1992, their mission is to open children’s hearts, minds and worlds through carefully crafted books and gifts. They support literacy and non-profit initiatives across the globe and have put nearly 30 million books into the hands of children around the world.
Author: Wafa’ Tarnowska
Illustrator: Vali Mintzi
Dimensions
8.5” x 10.75