The Legacy of the Holocaust

True Stories That Inspire, Educate, and Cultivate Empathy in Young Readers The Legacy of the Holocaust is a compelling series of historical nonfiction books designed to gently introduce middle schoolers to one of the most significant and tragic chapters in modern history—the Holocaust. Each book weaves together real-life stories of courage, loss, identity, and reunion , helping young readers understand the human side of history. Through vivid storytelling, historical photographs, and primary source documents, this series makes Holocaust education accessible, meaningful, and age-appropriate. In Middle School Sleuths , follow an 8th-grade class on a journey that reconnects two Holocaust refugees—72 years after they first met. The heartwarming reunion even caught the attention of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Facing the Past transports readers to a small European town as modern-day citizens confront their community’s Holocaust history by honoring one family through the Stolpersteine memorial project. In Three Stars in the Night Sky , young readers will witness a family's emotional journey escaping Nazi Germany through a little-known program, providing powerful insights into the trauma and resilience of the immigrant experience. Perfect for classrooms, book clubs, or at-home discussions, this series supports social studies curricula , citizenship education , and conversations about moral responsibility . Ideal for grades 5–8, it fosters empathy, historical awareness, and critical thinking. Whether you're a teacher, librarian, parent, or student, The Legacy of the Holocaust series brings history to life with hope, humanity, and heart .