The Auschwitz Album Visual Essay
View a famous collection of photographs from the Holocaust of a transport arriving in Auschwitz from Hungary in early summer 1944.
Pre-War Sighet Visual Essay
Enrich your reading of Night with photos depicting daily life in Elie Wiesel's hometown.
Defining Race
Consider the consequences of who defines race through reflections from individuals who have struggled with the US government's legal definition of their race.
Creating a Memorial (en español)
Access the "Creating a Memorial" handout. This handout is in Spanish.
Finding One's Voice (En Español)
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Julius Lester describes finding his identity in an unexpected place as an African American teenager living in the segregated South (Spanish available).
Church Mouse to the White House (excerpted)
This reading excerpt from Martha Sharp's unpublished memoir explores in greater detail why she and her husband traveled to Czechoslovakia to engage in aid work.
Gender and Identity
Read the personal reflections of a mother whose young son has challenged her assumptions and expectations about gender identity.
Gender and Identity (en español)
Read the personal reflections of a mother whose young son has challenged her assumptions and expectations about gender identity. This resource is in Spanish.
Martha’s Letter to Helen
Read Martha Sharp's letter to Helen Lowrie written in Lisbon, Portugal, describing her daring journey from France.
Martha's Letter to Hastings
Read Martha Sharp's letter to her son explaining her reasons for remaining in France while her husband returned back to the United States.