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Anne Frank - Books, Documents, etc.

Hidden in Plain Sight by Barbara Bennett Woodhouse LibGuides: "Hidden in Plain Sight tells the tragic untold story of children's rights in America. It asks why the United States today, alone among nations, rejects the most universally embraced human-rights document in history, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This book is a call to arms for America to again be a leader in human rights, and to join the rest of the civilized world in recognizing that the thirst for justice is not for adults alone. Barbara Bennett Woodhouse explores the meaning of children's rights throughout American history, interweaving the childhood stories of iconic figures such as Benjamin Franklin with those of children less known but no less courageous, like the heroic youngsters who marched for civil rights. How did America become a place where twelve-year-old Lionel Tate could be sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 1999 death of a young playmate? In answering questions like this, Woodhouse challenges those who misguidedly believe that America's children already have more rights than they need, or that children's rights pose a threat to parental autonomy or family values. She reveals why fundamental human rights and principles of dignity, equality, privacy, protection, and voice are essential to a child's journey into adulthood, and why understanding rights for children leads to a better understanding of human rights for all. Compassionate, wise, and deeply moving, Hidden in Plain Sight will force an examination of our national resistance--and moral responsibility--to recognize children's rights."
Call Number: STLib Stacks KF479 .W66 2008
ISBN: 0691126909
Publication Date: 2008
Anne Frank: One of Hundreds of Thousands. [Lesson Plan].
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2002
ERIC site: "Anne Frank was one of the hundreds of thousands of Jewish children who died in the Holocaust. In that sense, she is not unique; however, through the very ordinary act of writing a diary, through her youthful wisdom and budding literary talent, Anne remains today an extraordinary "symbol of the lost promise of the children who died in the Holocaust." This lesson invites teachers to supplement their students' reading of "The Diary of a Young Girl" by connecting the diary to the study of history and to honor the legacy of Anne Frank, the writer, as she inspires students to use writing to deepen their insights into their own experiences and the experiences of others. The lesson: provides an introduction; cites subject areas, time required, and skills developed; poses a guiding question; gives learning objectives; informs teachers about preparing to teach the lesson; presents suggested activities; suggests nine additional activities for extending the lesson; lists a selected Website; and addresses standards alignment. Contains worksheets about World War II in Europe and the "Diary of a Young Girl." (NKA)"

ERIC - RIEFEB2003 ERIC eric:issue. Remembering the Holocaust.

Anne Frank - Other Institutions

ERIC - Understanding Anne Frank's "The Diary of a Young Girl": A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Site: "A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanent place on the National Mall, and its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors."

Anne Frank - Databases

Some resources will provide information and some only bibliographies.

Biography Reference Bank
It includes biographies, obituaries and photographs. Most of the biographies come with full text, abstracts, and citations.
Biography Reference Source
A comprehensive collection of more than 461,000 full-text biographies on notable personalities.
NewspaperARCHIVE.com : Connecticut
Historical newspaper database covering over 100 newspaper titles from cities and towns in Connecticut from 1786 to 2005. You may find newspaper articles, births, deaths, and more with browse by location, date and publication.
Avotaynu, Anthology of Jewish Genealogy (1985-2011) **The Avotaynu Anthology is temporarily unavailable**
Searchable archive of more than 2,900 full-text articles published in the journal Avotaynu from 1985-2011. The scope of the articles cover many aspects of Jewish family history research.
Congressional Legislative & Executive Publications
Public policy issues from Congressional Research Service. Coverage: CRS reports, 1916 - ; Committee Prints, 1830 -. Updated continuously. National and international.
Search tips at https://proquest.libguides.com/congressionalhelp/advanced
Hartford Courant (1764-1999)
Newspaper. Coverage: Access to 1764 - 1999 is a separate subscription provided by the Connecticut State Library and requires a CT State Library card.
researchIT CT News & Newspapers
New York Times (1851-2021) with Index (1851-1993)
Historical New York Times with Index.Coverage: Full-text: 1851-2019. Index: 1851-1993.