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Karen Levine
Karen Levine is the author of the award-winning children's book Hana's Suitcase. This moving true story explores themes of history and remembrance.
Hana's Suitcase
Synopsis
This book tells the story of Hana, a young Jewish girl in Czechoslovakia during World War II, whose life and tragic fate are pieced together through a suitcase sent to a Japanese Holocaust education center. The narrative alternates between Hana's experiences and the journey of Fumiko Ishioka, the curator who uncovers Hana's past, revealing the enduring impact of one girl's story.