3GNY is an educational non-profit organization founded by grandchildren of Holocaust survivors ("3Gs"). As a living link, we preserve the legacies and the lessons of the Holocaust. Our mission is to educate diverse communities about the perils of intolerance and to provide a supportive forum for the descendants of survivors. Through our flagship initiative, the WEDU ("We Educate") program, 3Gs share their family Holocaust stories in classrooms and community settings, making history personal and inspiring students to combat antisemitism and hate with courage and compassion.
When choosing a book to introduce the topic of the Holocaust, it's important to find one that fosters meaningful discussion and understanding. This particular book serves as a thoughtful resource for exploring the events and impact of the Holocaust. However, it’s essential to review the book first to ensure it is suitable for your child(ren)'s age and maturity level.
Grandma Is a Survivor
Author: Alana Snyder
Illustrator: Junika Satyanagara
What does it mean to be a survivor?
Allison always looks forward to day trips to Grandma's! She visits her favorite park where she eats a delicious picnic lunch, fishes for salamanders, and plays on the playground. But there's something extra special about Allison's grandma—she is a Holocaust survivor. Throughout their day together, Allison learns that Grandma's childhood was quite different from her own, and what it means to be a survivor.
Grandma Is a Survivor is a safe and reassuring way to introduce our young readers to the Holocaust through the love between a child and her grandma.