The Librarian of Auschwitz

The Librarian of Auschwitz is a historical novel by Antonio Iturbe, based on the true story of Dita Kraus, a young girl who was imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. The book follows Dita as she becomes the secret librarian of a clandestine school in the concentration camp, risking her life to protect the few books that the prisoners have managed to hide. The novel explores themes of resilience, the power of knowledge, and the importance of hope in the darkest of times.