Marking Humanity

This book is a series of stories, poems, and essays written by holocaust survivors.  I chose this book for two reasons.  The first is that I like that it has short stories and poems so that I can pick and choose the most important parts.  The second reason I chose it is because it is the true stories written in the words of the survivors.  I was so moved by the book, "To Be a Slave" and I thought this would have a similar impact with my topic of the Holocaust.

A Picture Book of Anne Frank

I chose this picture book because I think in some of the younger grades it would be a great introduction to the real diary.  I would probably use it to get the kids interested and hopefully leave them wanting a little more.  When you first hand a kid a thick novel, they are immediately overwhelmed.  This would be a good way to slowly guide them into the real thing!

Mara's Stories: Glimmers in the Darkness

What is one to do to pass the time in a concentration camp?  A young girl named Mara tells stories to the women and children.  The stories are folktales she tells are about the gathering of the Jews, the camps, and the gas chambers.  She also tells of Jewish traditions, from legends of magic and swindler’s tales to prayers.