How will these resources help you?

Teaching about the Holocaust is difficult for many reasons. The scale of the Holocaust – the sheer magnitude of the history, the numbers of people involved and the geographical spread of the events – makes it difficult for us to know where to start and end our study. It is impossible to visualise six million victims, and often in textbooks the voice of the victim is lost to the actions of the perpetrators. Survivor testimonies provide a different perspective on the events – reading them enables us to personalise the history, find human connection, hear the voice of the victim and humanise the study. Each story is unique and sheds a distinct light on how the Holocaust happened in different places and at different times. To understand the Holocaust, and teach effectively about this challenging subject, it is essential to look at authentic personal accounts of those who lived through it. Note: The books on this list are for adult reference only. They are not suitable as teaching resources due to the graphic detail of the subject matter. I’d encourage all teachers to study the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations to ensure the subject is taught in an ethical manner.