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Hachette Book Group. ISBN. 978-0-446-69027-0. The Children of Willesden Lane is a memoir by Mona Golabek, documenting the life of her mother, Lisa, from the time she left Vienna, Austria to the end of World War II. It has been adapted into a film and an organization formed in honor of the book, that is dedicated to empowering people with the arts.
- Memoir
- Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
- English
- Hachette Book Group
Feb 23, 2017 · The Children of Willesden Lane is the powerful true story of Lisa Jura, who fled Nazi-occupied Vienna on the Kindertransport as a child. Jura was one of 10,000 young refugees who were separated from their parents and brought to England for safety before World War II. Written by Jura’s daughter, concert pianist Mona Golabek, and the poet Lee ...
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The Children of Willesden Lane3 C ontents Message from the Milken Family Foundationby Lowell Milken and Jane Foley 4 Foreword by Margot Stern Strom 6 Introduction to The Children of Willesden Lane 8 About the Book and the Author 8 Companion CD to The Children of Willesden Lane 8 Teacher’s Resource 9 Historical Context 11 Pre-Reading Activities 14
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Supporting Lisa gives all the children hope. they live their dreams through her. The Children of Willesden Lane includes many examples of people who stand up on behalf of others in need - in some cases, including people they do not even know. Discuss the contributions you found most meaningful in this set of chapters.
Dec 31, 2014 · Teaching "The Children of Willesden Lane" ★ "Lost" Annenberg Teacher's Series . - . "The Children of Willesden Lane" is the true story of pianist Lisa Jura, who traveled to London through the Kindertransport to escape Nazi persecution on the eve of WWII. The accompanying book, to teach, "The Children of Willesden Lane" - is still for sale.
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Mar 28, 2017 · 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. A memoir of courage and the power of music to uplift the human spirit, this compelling tribute to one special young woman and the lives she touched will both educate and inspire young readers.
- Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
Jun 9, 2015 · When a teacher encounters The Children of Willesden Lane and wants to use it in his or her classroom, they might approach the book with some trepidation, some fears that it will introduce or bring up some themes or discussions that could cause potential heated debates in their classrooms. And it's my responsibility, I think, to ask questions ...
