Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World’s Largest Children’s Library Lower Grade Before Answering an Unwanted Call

Before Answering an Unwanted Call (momentary)

A Liturgy for Leaving a Loved Home

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Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World’s Largest Children’s Library Lower Grade Before Answering an Unwanted CallThe inspiring true story of how one visionary woman used childrens books to help heal a generation of Germanys children after WWII and went on to set up the International Youth Library and International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Written by Katherine Paterson, the beloved and award winning author of Bridge to Terabithia and many other childrens favorites. Jella Lepman was a woman who stood her ground, challenged convention, and worked