Anne Frank: The Girl Heard Around the World

Description

An evocative and accessible picture book about Anne Frank and how she found her voice in a world determined to silence her. All her life, Anne Frank wanted to be heard.Really, truly heard.Linda Elovitz Marshall introduces readers to the story of Anne Frank in this powerful book about family, war, and the importance of finding your voice.During her two years in hiding from the Nazis, Anne Frank poured her soul into a red plaid diary named Kitty. She wrote honestly of the reality of Nazi occupation, of daily life in the annex, and of her longing to be heard. More than anything, Anne spoke the truth, and her words have echoed throughout history.Gorgeous prose and striking art deliver Anne's ever-relevant story with poignancy and grace, while robust back matter -- including biographical information, an author's note, and a timeline -- makes this the perfect book for history curriculums.

Aura Lewis is an author-illustrator, with an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. She illustrates for different platforms, including books, magazines, and brands. Originally from Jerusalem, Aura lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters. Linda Elovitz Marshall is the author of many books for children. She lives in Selkirk, New York, but you can visit her at lindamarshall.com.

Praise for Anne Frank: The Girl Heard Around the World"Simply but accessibly told. . . .This brief biography makes Frank's writing an effective introductory focus for young readers." --Kirkus Praise for The Mitzvah Magician by Linda Elovitz Marshall: "In this sweetly energetic story with brightly colored pictures to match, Marshall simplifies the Jewish concept of mitzvah... making the idea more accessible to preschoolers." -- BooklistPraise for Shh...Shh...Shabbat by Linda Elovitz Marshall: "Shh...Shh...Shabbat is the perfect book to read with your favorite little one after Friday night dinner every Shabbat. Highly recommended for ages infant-3." -- Jewish Book CouncilPraise for Gloria's Voice by Aura Lewis: "A subtle ode to an iconic figure of quiet 'strength and enormous influence.'" -- Publishers Weekly