Kristallnacht

Reach for this book when your child starts asking searching questions about the roots of prejudice or when they encounter news of modern social injustice and need a historical framework to understand it. This text provides a factual and sensitive entry point into the Night of Broken Glass, explaining the systematic transition from discrimination to state-sponsored violence. It serves as a bridge for the 10 to 14 age group to move from simple stories of kindness to the complex realities of history. While the subject matter is undeniably heavy, Fitzgerald focuses on the importance of remembrance and the courage of those who stood against hatred. By choosing this book, you are offering your child a clear, age-appropriate path to understanding a difficult chapter of human history. It emphasizes the role of the bystander versus the upstander, helping young readers develop a moral compass for their own lives and the world they see today.