Teen Book Review: We have a review from Amy for Antonio Iturbe’s The Librarian of Auschwitz.
The Librarian of Auschwitz is an unforgettable story of a teen heroine of the Holocaust during World War II. This novel is based on the real-life experiences of Dita Kraus, who was a prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp. In Auschwitz, Dita was chosen to protect the forbidden eight books that prisoners had smuggled into Auschwitz. Books that would be used in the secret school created by prisoners for the children of Block 31.
This novel shows the horror and suffering experienced in the concentration camps not only by the Jews but also by other groups that were considered enemies of the Nazis (communists, homosexuals, etc).
Greenwich Library is a place for teens in grades 6-12 to find and read books that reflect themselves and their experiences, get college or job ready, tinker with emerging technologies, and ace their next test. Plus, monthly programs and workshops allow teens to develop their skill sets, dive into new hobbies, and make friends with others in the community. Learn more about offerings for Teens at greenwichlibrary.org/teens.
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