Irena's Children

Reach for this book when your child is asking big questions about the difference between right and wrong, or when they need to see that one person can truly change the world despite immense danger. This Young Readers Edition introduces the historical reality of the Holocaust through the eyes of Irena Sendler, a social worker who organized a secret network to save 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto. It is a powerful tool for discussing moral courage and the weight of personal responsibility. While the setting is undeniably heavy, the narrative focuses on the ingenuity, bravery, and selflessness of Irena and her allies. It provides a foundational understanding of historical injustice while emphasizing empathy and resilience. Ideal for middle schoolers, this book helps bridge the gap between learning history and developing a personal moral compass. It encourages children to consider what it means to be an upstander rather than a bystander.