This book is dedicated to the librarians of Paris and Ferguson.

It is dedicated to the librarians of Alexandria and Baltimore.

It is dedicated to the librarians in Beirut and New York City.

It is dedicated to those librarians who show us that librarians chose to make a difference.

 

These librarians call us all to stand against the terror and the ignorance and the hopelessness of violence and destruction. These librarians show us the response to man’s inhumanity to man should be in knowledge, community, and a rededication to fight prejudice. They show us that in the darkest times knowledge can shine a light.