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- Genocide Education in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked QuestionsIn December 2021, Governor Baker signed S. 2557, An act concerning genocide education. This legislation requires that districts provide instruction about the history of genocide to middle and high school students in a way that is aligned to, but not limited to, the content standards laid out in the 2018 Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework.
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Eva's Story by Call Number: D 805 P7 S35 2007Publication Date: 2010This incredible memoir recounts -- without bitterness or hatred --the horrors of war, the love between mother and daughter, and the strength and determination that helped a family overcome danger and tragedy.
Gertruda's Oath by Call Number: D804.48 C45 2022Publication Date: 2010GERTRUDA'S OATH is a story of extraordinary courage and moral strength in the face of horrific events. Like Schindler's List, it transcends history and religion to reveal the compassion and hope that miraculously thrives in a world immersed in war without end.
Your Name Is Renée by Call Number: DS 135 F9 H363 1999Publication Date: 2002Without the trappings of lofty language or the faceless perspective of history, this first-person account poignantly recreates the terror of war seen through the eyes of an innocent child. Your Name Is Renee is a tale of suffering and redemption, fear and hope, which is bound to stir even the most hardened heart.
Hana's Suitcase by Call Number: D 804.34 L48 2002Publication Date: 2016-01-05This suspense-filled work of investigative nonfiction draws in young readers and makes them active participants in the search for Hana's identity.
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Call Number: D804.48 C45 2022Publication Date: 2015The Boys Who Challenged Hitler is National Book Award winner Phillip Hoose's inspiring story of these young war heroes. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
