Facing the Past : A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History

By: Schumer Chapman, Fern

Who will remember the victims?

Eighty-nine-year-old Holocaust survivor Edith Westerfeld was just a young girl when she escaped the Nazi terror that claimed her family. Seventy-six years later, she returns to her small German hometown to witness the unveiling of the Stolpersteine-memorial stones laid to honor her lost loved ones.

Through historical photographs, primary documents, and powerful narrative non-fiction, Facing the Past brings history to life as Edith confronts the past and discovers the profound weight of two simple words: "I'm sorry."

A Powerful Tool for Holocaust Education

�� Perfect for classroom discussions, middle school history lessons, and Holocaust education programs.

�� Encourages critical thinking on moral responsibility, citizenship, and remembrance.

�� For students learning about historical atonement and its modern impact.

Ideal for:

✅ Middle-grade readers learning about the Holocaust and World War II

✅ Teachers & librarians seeking Holocaust education resources for students

✅ Parents who want to help kids understand the importance of history and remembrance

For readers of Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust and We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962817024
• ISBN13: 9781962817028
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Gussie Rose Press
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7