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Name: Behind My Doors : The Story of the World's Oldest Library
Author: Hena Khan

Behind My Doors : The Story of the World's Oldest Library

by Hena Khan

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About Behind My Doors : The Story of the World's Oldest Library

Best of the Best Books 2024 , Chicago Public Library • Books We Love 2024 , National Public Radio (NPR) • Best Books for Kids 2024 , New York Public Library • Bookstagang Best Books of the Year 2024 , Bookstagang • Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee 2025 , New Mexico Library Association • Best Children's Books of the Year 2025 , Bank Street College of Education Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence, which was originally founded by a Muslim woman in 859! Merhaba! Welcome! Meet Al-Qarawiyyin Library—the oldest library in the world. Do you want to see what magical treasures are behind its doors? You’ll find special reading rooms where young and old gathered to discuss, debate, and discover the world. And, most important, the collection of books that hold knowledge more valuable than any jewels! Open its doors, unlock its story, and discover an adventure that only a library can share. Told from the unique perspective of the library, award-winning author Hena Khan brings readers Behind My Doors , a charming ode to the magical wonders of each and every library. "A lovingly told ode to libraries, Islamic intellectual history, storytelling, and the role of women in Muslim history."— The Horn Book

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