 Ten well-researched chapters describe how early 20th century tolerant attitudes toward homosexuals changed with the rise of Nazism in the 1930s. The pink triangle was used by the Nazis to identify homosexual prisoners in concentration camps. It has since been adopted by the gay movement as a symbol of strength and pride. First-person accounts from concentration camp survivors of the treatment and persecution of homosexuals by the Nazi regime, period photographs, a lengthy timeline, maps, and an extensive bibliography contribute to this well-documented history. The story of this little-known aspect of the holocaust is brought up to date with a final chapter titled, “It Gets Better.” mjw |
| Title: Branded By The Pink Triangle Author: Ken Setterington Publisher: Second Story Press. Ontario, Canada Copyright: 2013 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-926920-96-2 Paperback pages: 157 Age range: 12-16 Genre: Information book, Nonfiction Book setting: Germany Author’s ethnicity: Canadian Author’s residence: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Awards: 2014 Stonewall Honor Book – ALA, 2014 USBBY Outstanding International Books, 2014 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award finalist. Subjects: Atrocities, Berlin, Concentration camps, Gays, Homosexuals, Nazis, Persecution, World War II |
Branded By The Pink Triangle
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When young Razia learns that there will be a new school for girls in her Afghan village, she is determined to attend. Her baba gi (grandfather) supports her, but her father and brothers refuse to give her permission. The school’s founder assures them that Razia will be safe and that allowing her to go to school will be for the good of the family, the village, and the country. The book is a fictionalized account of the building of the Zabuli Education Center, a school for girls in the Afghan village of Deh’Subz. The story is enhanced by photo, fabric, and drawing collage. Illustrations capture the beauty and harsh realities of the small village. Background information on the lack of girls’ education worldwide; a brief biography of Razia Jan, the school’s founder; a glossary; and classroom activities accompany this powerful book. mjw
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This whimsical collection of twelve poems by the famous Dutch author, first published sixteen years after her death, tells of a fairy tale writer who draws from his pond of ink, furniture that comes to life, three greedy robbers who steal the mood, and cleanliness-hating Belinda. The bouncing meter, rollicking rhyme, clever wordplay and zany characters are reminiscent of Silverstein and Prelutsky. Bold expressive mixed-media artwork has a retro look. mjw
Toda is forced to flee her village as war escalates in her unnamed country. When her father, a pastry chef, leaves to defend his country, she is sent to live with her mother across the border. Her journey is frightening and fascinating and filled with struggles, misunderstandings, and hope. Fear never overwhelms innocent and frank Toda as she tries to make sense of the war-torn world around her. The author uses Toda’s off-beat sense of humor to point out the absurdity of war. Gentle line drawings offer comic relief and further insight into what this young refugee goes through. mjw
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