Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here is a fine collection of prose and poetry by international writers that helps us turn our gaze, our hearts and minds to the free expression that connects us all.
Described as the cultural and intellectual center of Iraq, bookstores, cafes and outdoor book stalls line Al-Mutanabbi street. On March 5, 2007 a bomb exploded there, killing 30 and wounding 100.