Showing Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books by Karen Leggett Abouraya
Hands Around the Library In January 2011, 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. Illustrations. Full description
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