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May 15, 2024 · As the Nazi regime rose — and people began to suspect its aims — one program, the Kindertransport, brought 10,000 children into the United Kingdom for safety. Lisa Jura was a 14-year-old musical prodigy whose parents were offered the chance to send one of their three children; they chose her.
- Emil Sher, Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
- Mar 28, 2017
- 031655488X
- 8-12
May 23, 2024 · The inspiring true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by Mona Golabek's acclaimed theatrical performance and the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane is now available in an early chapter book format!
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6 days ago · Some 45,000 meals were provided for underfed children by the Willesden Children's Aid Association during the winter of 1905-6, and the Willesden Distress Committee, financed partly by the Local Government Board, found work for some of the unemployed in Willesden's parks in 1909.
May 16, 2024 · Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope.
May 26, 2024 · Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.
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May 23, 2024 · The Sydney Taylor Book Award recognizes the best in Jewish children's literature. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the Jewish experience. The award was established in 1968 by the Association of Jewish Libraries. It is named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series.
