Requiem
Poems of the Terezin Ghetto
Age 12+
General Fiction
“Moving and brutal, a poetic remembrance of a tragedy too vast to forget.” — Kirkus Reviews
Acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko gives voice to the indomitable creative community of the Czech concentration camp of Terezín (Theresienstadt), emphasizing its dignity, resilience, and commitment to art and music in the face of great brutality. Accented with dramatic illustrations by prisoners, found after World War II, Janeczko’s spare and powerful poems convey Terezín’s tragic legacy on an intimate, profoundly moving scale.
Creators
Paul B. Janeczko is the author of the award-winning Worlds Afire, comprising poems about the 1944 circus fire in Hartford. Among his acclaimed poetry anthologies are A Poke in the I, A Kick in the Head, and A Foot in the Mouth, all illustrated by Chris Raschka. He lives in Hebron, Maine.
Reviews
This book is a valuable documentation on the tragic lives of the people at Terezin concentration camp. Readers interested in the subject can also refer to the extensive online information about this time in history, the area and its people.
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