The goal of this class is to provide a deep understanding of the Holocaust through the experiences of children, highlighting their lives before, during, and after World War II. By focusing on their stories, the course aims to foster empathy, tolerance, and vigilance against discrimination while emphasizing the importance of memory and education in preventing future atrocities.

Allison Kisielis is a Holocaust educator and has studied and researched the Holocaust in multiple concentration camps in Europe. She has worked as a Holocaust educator and written many papers on the Holocaust. She was a Holocaust Educator Intern at Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. She is an alumni of Syracuse University, 2016 and current Holocaust and Genocide Studies graduate student at Stockton University. In addition she has experience in research within a professional and global setting, completing additional research in Wroclaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic.

Grading
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: Parents may request a completion certificate at the end of class. Students must attend all 10 classes to receive the certificate. 

"Night" by Elie Wiesel

A memoir by Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, that provides a personal account of his experiences in concentration camps as a teenager.
"The Diary of Anne Frank"

The diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam. It offers a poignant perspective on the daily life and fears of a young girl during the Holocaust.
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry

A historical novel that tells the story of a young Danish girl who helps her Jewish friend escape the Nazis. It is accessible for younger readers.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

The museum's website offers extensive educational resources, including testimonies, photographs, and primary documents related to children's experiences during the Holocaust.
USHMM Website
Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem provides educational materials, survivor testimonies, and a dedicated section on children's experiences during the Holocaust.
Yad Vashem Website
"I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust" by Livia Bitton-Jackson

A memoir of a young girl's survival through the horrors of Auschwitz, offering a detailed and personal account of her experiences.
"The Hidden Children: The Secret Survivors of the Holocaust" by Jane Marks

A collection of personal stories from children who survived the Holocaust by hiding, providing diverse perspectives on their experiences.
"Hana's Suitcase" by Karen Levine

The story of Hana Brady, a young Holocaust victim, and the search for her story by a Japanese Holocaust education center. It highlights the impact of the Holocaust on children.
"Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust" by Allan Zullo and Mara Bovsun

A compilation of true stories from children who survived the Holocaust, written for a younger audience.
Facing History and Ourselves

An organization that offers comprehensive educational resources and lesson plans on the Holocaust, with a focus on promoting empathy and understanding.
Facing History and Ourselves Website
These resources provide a wide range of perspectives and materials that can enhance understanding of the Holocaust, particularly through the experiences of children.

"Children With a Star: Jewish Youth in Nazi Europe" by Deborah Dwork

An academic study that examines the lives of Jewish children in Nazi-occupied Europe, providing historical context and personal stories.
"Salvaged Pages: Young Writers' Diaries of the Holocaust" edited by Alexandra Zapruder

A collection of diaries written by young people during the Holocaust, offering primary source material and scholarly commentary.
"The Holocaust and the Book: Destruction and Preservation" edited by Jonathan Rose

Explores the fate of books and written culture during the Holocaust, including children's literature and educational materials.
"Children of the Holocaust: Conversations with Sons and Daughters of Survivors" by Helen Epstein

Interviews with the children of Holocaust survivors, exploring the intergenerational impact of trauma.
"Holocaust Education: Contemporary Challenges and Controversies" edited by Stuart Foster, Andy Pearce, and Alice Pettigrew

A scholarly analysis of Holocaust education, addressing contemporary issues and methodologies in teaching about the Holocaust.
"Witness: Voices from the Holocaust" edited by Joshua M. Greene and Shiva Kumar

A compilation of testimonies from Holocaust survivors, including many who were children during the events.
"Holocaust: The Nazi Persecution and Murder of the Jews" by Peter Longerich

A comprehensive history of the Holocaust, providing detailed analysis and context that can enhance understanding of children's experiences.
"The War Against the Jews: 1933-1945" by Lucy S. Dawidowicz

A detailed historical account of the Holocaust, offering insights into the broader context of Nazi persecution, including the impact on children.
"Children in the Holocaust and World War II: Their Secret Diaries" edited by Laurel Holliday

A collection of diary entries from children who lived through the Holocaust and World War II, providing primary sources for study.
The Wiener Holocaust Library

One of the world's most extensive archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era, offering a wealth of academic resources, documents, and research materials.
The Wiener Holocaust Library Website