Elementary Library

moment in her story? ●​ Pause before reading the pages where the neighbors are coming together to move and hide the books. What do you notice? How would you describe the way they are working? ●​ Alia described the books as “more precious than mountains of gold.” Why are they so precious to her? What are some things that you would want to save from destruction? What makes them special to you? ●​ In what ways does Alia show courage in her commitment to save the books? ●​ Look at the illustration at the end of the story that depicts Alia dreaming of a new library. How would you describe how Alia might be feeling? Why is her dream an important one?

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