The Children's Tree of Terezin

A Story of Courage and Inspiration
Even in the darkest times, people find ways to act with bravery and hope. The Children’s Tree of Terezin tells one such story. Imprisoned in a concentration camp during the Holocaust, a heroic woman and a group of children planted a seed of hope that grew and flourished. Their legacy has spread throughout the world. Read The Children’s Tree of Terezin to share in their amazing story and honor their memory.

Writer Dede Harris and her husband Sam, a child survivor of the Holocaust, are deeply involved with the work of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. An artist, author, and former teacher, Dede engaged with the painful story of the Holocaust through narrative sculpture before being inspired to write The Children’s Tree of Terezin.

Illistrator Sara Akerlund serves as a docent at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education center. Her lifelong interest in history led her to study the Holocaust and to conduct interviews that record and preserve the histories of Holocaust survivors. A former teacher, she enjoys painting for expression and enjoyment.