Hana's Suitcase on Stage
Praise & Recognition
"Sher’s interpretation of the story will lead to much interesting discussion with the many fans of Levine’s book."
Resource Links"Hana’s Suitcase works as a play because it builds connections with its audience’s members."
Toronto City Parent"It's a strong testament to the forces that bring people together: imagination, curiosity and hope."
NOW Toronto"Writer Emil Sher has adapted the story faithfully for the stage."
Toronto Star"This volume will serve as one of the most effective teaching models for Holocaust curriculums available."
SLJCooperative Children's Book Centre Choices 2004 - Commended
American Library Association's Notable Children's Books for Middle 2004 - Commended
Canadian Children's Book Centre's Our Choice Annual, Starred Selection 2003 - Commended
White Ravens Award, International Children's Digital Library 2003 - Winner
Great Lakes Great Books Award 2004 - Winner
The stage adaptation of the extraordinary true story that brings the history of the Holocaust to life for young readers
Details
Publication Date: February 27, 2006
Reading Age: 9 - 12
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Product Format: Paperback
Pages: 172
ISBN: 978-1-897187-05-0
About the Author
Karen Levine
Karen Levine was a prizewinning producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio. Karen has won awards for her radio work, including two Peabody Awards - the Oscars of radio. She originally produced her multiple award winning children's book, Hana’s Suitcase, as a radio documentary before making it into a book. Though she travels widely to talk about the book, she makes her home in Toronto with her partner.
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