Hannah's Journal

Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant life transition, feeling like an outsider, or asking about your family's heritage and origins. This diary-style narrative captures the emotional weight of a ten-year-old girl leaving Russia in 1901 to begin a new life in America. It explores the complex mixture of fear, homesickness, and the quiet bravery required to step into the unknown. Hannah's journey is told through handwritten notes and sketches, making the historical immigrant experience feel immediate and personal. It provides a gentle yet honest look at the sacrifices families make for a better future. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's anxiety about 'the new' while modeling resilience and the power of documenting one's own story. It is an ideal bridge for discussing cultural identity and the meaning of home.