Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank and Genocide Book Club novels

Hide and Seek It started off as a game for me It did not seem real The Nazis approaching We must hide in here—crowded But from whom--or what? It was more than a game.

Silent Stories Draw as you see it “Everyone is good at heart” Expression through art

You never appreciate Something until its gone Dresses, ice cream, sunny days, Drawing, Kostas, Joanna

New Places, New People, New Experiences “Out-with”: DENIAL Germany travel Berlin Bruno meets Shmuel

Rwandan Genocide Tutsis were slaughtered Hutus rose up and killed all These are their stories

A Boy Looking through nine-year-old eyes Sits in front of a fence Looks through the holes Talks to a boy- who doesn’t rise The boy states that he is a pole A Boy Looking through nine-year-old eyes Unaware of the tragedy and lies He is more concerned with where his next adventure lies A Boy Looking through nine-year-old eyes Holds tightly, the enemy be befriended He has committed the ultimate act But he isn’t apprehended…

Star of David A symbol of faith Was then a mark of sorrow Star of David: hope

Hans, Kraler and Miep, Were kind enough to keep, The Jews in their shoes So they do not lose Their life.

Poem The peace couldn’t stay, --Like green leaves in Spring, Nothing Gold, Can Stay.

Forgiveness? Hitler took the Jews The world forgave the Germans— Peace and love returned.

Freedom! Their optimism— A symbol of liberty, The light of their lives.

Mr. Frank: A Leader Sacrificing– family And his own life too

You and Me You hold the balloon, I’ll hold the cake Blow out the candles– it’s our birthday. Friendship and brotherhood That’s how we grew up It led us to the battlefield One last stand Sand and sea You and Me You hold the gun, I’ll take the lead Light the fuse, on Normandy We’ve nearly lost all hope Lying on the sandy beach, losing our faith We can never lose our camaraderie I know—through it all– it’ll always be you and me.

The Holocaust: The biggest game of hide and seek. Constant hunger, constant fear, constant danger. Even when freed, forever hidden in the darkness of Death’s shadow And chased by Hitler, the seeker.

Every Day: Struggle We Must Face the Road Ahead Dreaming Will Keep Us ALIVE

Ah! Hope has Returned. The invasion has begun. In your face Hitler!

LIGHT LOVE IMAGINE GUIDES THROUGH THE DARK HAPPINESS TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY

Hope is Here Jews persecuted Soldiers fighting fearlessly Hope leading their way.

 Fear  It is tangible  It’s thick, choking, sickening  It is everywhere.

Love, happiness, joy Those who keep me alive now— It’s my family

Bruno leaves Berlin “Out-with”, isolated, sad— Striped Pajamas

Peace: The Beginning of the End 1939— The invasion of Poland Hitler takes over…

Ode to Grandpa Andy… 1944— Omaha Beach, Normandy Purple Heart: COURAGE.