Terezin Voices from the Holocaust [Paperback]

“A poignant overview of life inside the ghetto.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

Between 1941 and 1945, the small town of Terezín, Czechoslovakia, was a transit camp for thousands of Jewish people. It was a Nazi “show” camp, where inmates were forced to use their artistic talents to fool the world about the truth of gas chambers and horrific living conditions for imprisoned Jews. Here is their story, told through the firsthand accounts and artwork of those who were there.
Back matter includes a time line, a glossary, sources, and an index.An accessible, carefully researched work that effectively uses primary-source material to make the experience of the Jews of Terezin come alive
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

The voices of adults and children are a moving reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and a powerful way to make history real to students. The modern photographs of Terezín are juxtaposed against images and photographs created in the 1940s, making for an interesting contrast
—School Library Journal (starred review)

This excellent book, a reminder of genocidal horrors, is fascinating on its own and enriches units on World War II.
—Library Media Connection (starred review)

A poignant legacy of writings, drawings and music. Historical exposition, diary excerpts and visual materials are placed side by side to make a compelling narrative
—Kirkus Reviews

Even libraries with substantial Holocaust collections will want this generously sized, illustrated account that blends the searing history of the horrific concentration camp with personal testimonies of those who were there, artwork of both established painters and children, and quotes from survivors oral histories and secret diary entries
—Booklist

Well written and visually appealinglc+