The Librarian of Auschwitz | Hardcover

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 424
Date of Release: 10 October 2017

Literary awards : Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2020), Prix Jan Michalski Nominee (2019)

Discover the powerful and deeply moving story of courage, hope, and the life-changing power of books in The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe. Inspired by the true experiences of Holocaust survivor Dita Kraus, this internationally acclaimed historical novel brings to life one of the most extraordinary acts of resistance during World War II.

Fourteen-year-old Dita is imprisoned with her parents in the horrors of The Holocaust after being transported from the Terezín ghetto in Prague to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. Surrounded by fear, cruelty, and uncertainty, Dita struggles to survive the brutal realities of camp life. But when Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch entrusts her with a secret collection of eight hidden books smuggled past Nazi guards, Dita accepts the dangerous responsibility.

Becoming the “Librarian of Auschwitz,” Dita risks her life every day to protect the books and preserve knowledge, imagination, and hope in a place designed to destroy humanity. Through her bravery, readers witness the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the enduring importance of literature, learning, and compassion even in humanity’s darkest moments.

Beautifully written and emotionally powerful, The Librarian of Auschwitz combines real historical events with unforgettable storytelling to create a gripping novel about survival, resistance, friendship, and the transformative power of books. Perfect for readers of historical fiction, World War II stories, Holocaust literature, and inspiring true stories, this unforgettable novel is both heartbreaking and deeply hopeful.

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