Mar 12, 2017 karen levine has won several awards for her radio work, including two peabody awards. She originally produced hanas suitcase as a radio documentary before writing the book. Karen levine is the recipient of two peabody awards for her radio work. From the foreword by nobel peace prize winner desmond tutu. Hana brady, may 16,1931, waisenkind the german word for orphan.
The book uses simple, matteroffact language to present hard truths in a way that children can process. Hanas suitcase on stage second story press has combined karen levines original story and emils play into a special edition titled hanas suitcase on stage, published in february 2006. A world of its own emerges, a world with its own rules and rituals. Hana brady, born may 16, 1931, and the information that she was an orphan. It is a true story which karen heard about and told. Hana brady, jewish children, holocaust, persecution, czech republic, tokyo holocaust education resource center, promoting peace. The suitcase inspired the curiosity and compassion of fumiko and the children to whom she showed itthey wanted to know more about this young girl. Hanas suitcase read online free book by levine, karen in.
When hanas story ends with her death, levine takes up georges story and continues using the alternate chapter pattern. Writer karen levine follows fumiko in her search through history, from presentday japan, europe and north america back to 1938 czechoslovakia and the young hana brady, a funloving child with a passion for ice skating. Hanicka hana brady was a czechoslovakian jewish girl murdered in the gas chambers at german concentration camp at auschwitz, located in the occupied territory of poland, during the holocaust. Fumiko is the curator of the childrens holocaust education centre in tokyo. Hana brady, jewish children, holocaust, persecution, czech republic, tokyo holocaust education resource center, promoting peace synopsis book jacket. Apr 20, 2009 the mystery of the suitcase takes her back through seventy years, to a young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis. Hanas suitcase by karen levine why we should watch inside hanas suitcase the film inside hanas suitcase directed by larry weinstein and written by thomas wallner is an educational documentary that teaches you about a young girl named hana brady and her experience with the. In 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education center in tokyo, japan, marked hana brady, may 16, 1931, and. A suitcase belonging to hana brady, a young jewish czech girl who perished in the holocaust, is at the heart of a powerful, true story that unites the past and the present, tokyo and toronto, and two remarkable individuals. The mystery of the suitcase takes her back through seventy years, to a young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis. In march 2000, fumiko ishioka curator of a small holocaust education centre in tokyo receives an empty suitcase from the museum at auschwitz. Levine originally produced hanas suitcase as a radio documentary and later made it into a book.
In 1998, the director of the newly endowed tokyo holocaust education resource centers museum, whose mission is to educate japanese students about the horrors of the holocaust, set out to obtain artifacts for display. The auschwitz museum obliged by sending several items, including a small suitcase with the name hana brady and the german word for orphan painted on the front. Hana s suitcase on stage is the definitive version for those interested in reading this remarkable story for the first time. This is the true story of what was uncovered of hana and her family. Emil sher based on the book hanas suitcase by karen. Karen levine, a radio show producer with the canadian broadcasting company, picked up the narrative a few years later, weaving together the complexities of three unique story lines, first in an onair documentary and then in her first book, hanas suitcase. Everyone was desperate to discover the story of hana who was she. How extraordinary that this humble suitcase has enabled children all over the world to learn through hana s story the terrible history of what happened and that it continues to urge them to heed the warnings of history. Fumiko ishioka was director of the recently established tokyo holocaust center in.
Hanas suitcase is an elegant book combining the biography of the short life of. Fumiko ishioka, the centers curator, was captivated by the writing on the outside that identified its owner hana brady, may 16, 1931, waisenkind the. Fifty years after world war two, a young jewish girls suitcase is found. Hana was about to begin grade three, when the nazis announced that jewish children would no longer be allowed to go to school. Hana s suitcase which appears on the passionate eye and goes on to win a gemini award. With foreword by nobel peace prize winner desmond tutu. Hana and her suitcase are already well known to the many readers touched by karen levines similarly titled 2002 book. Emil sher based on the book hanas suitcase by karen levine. In 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education ce.
This book is based on karens cbc radio documentary, also called hanas suitcase, which appeared on the sunday edition canadaand which won the gold medal at the new york international radio festival. A true story unabridged audiobook, by karen levine. She worked for many years on cbc programs including as it happens, the sunday edition and this morning as producer of the first person singular series. Containing both the original story, hanas suitcase, written by karen levine, and the play version by wellknown playwright emil sher, this is a musthave for your keeper shelf. Paradoxically, hanas story gains in power over other holocaust chronicles because it is only half of karen levines book. This heartstringtugging film from the director larry weinstein earnestly. Karen levine has won several awards for her radio work, including two peabody awards. The book tells the story of a japanese school teacher who embarks on a quest to learn about one particular victim of the holocaust, a young girl, and in the process educates the students in her class. Hanas suitcase, the acclaimed childrens book read by thousands of children around the world in march 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education center in tokyo, japan. The hanas suitcase project conforms to the guidelines put forward by the.
Author levine, karen, 1955subjects brady, hana holocaust, jewish 19391945. Hanas suitcase introduction for the teacher hanas suitcase is an elegant book combining the biography of the short life of hana brady, a holocaust victim, and the efforts of fumiko ishioka to piece together the story of her life, seventy years later. Children who saw the suitcase on display were full of questions. Adolescent summary a biography of a czech girl who died in the holocaust, told in alternating chapters with an account of how the curator of a japanese holocaust center learned about her life after hanas suitcase was sent to her. Hanas suitcase, karens first book, was published by second story press in toronto. When hanas suitcase arrives from germany at the small holocaust education centre in japan, all the children who visit want to know about hana. How extraordinary that this humble suitcase has enabled children all over the world to learn through hanas story the terrible history of what happened and that it continues to urge them to.
Emil sher, a torontobased playwright, wrote the stage adaptation of karen levines hanas suitcase. Together, ishioka and a rejuvenated george brady began to tell the story in japan. In march 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education center in tokyo, japan. Holocaust survivor yaffa eliach met with two hundred students in the tokyo area. She learned that hana had died, but that her brother, george brady, had lived and was now 74yearsold and living in toronto.
These notes may be reproduced free of charge for use and study within. This book unit, based on the story hanas suitcase, allows students to explore the consequences of prejudice in terms of history and todays world. This book is based on karen s cbc radio documentary, also called hana s suitcase, which appeared on the sunday edition canadaand which won the gold medal at the new york international. Hanas suitcase by karen levine childrens books heal. Karen levine has won many awards for her work in radio, including two presigious peabody awards canada one for the documentary children of the holocaust. Emil had the honour of transforming karens book into a stage play that features parallel narratives in which the past and present merge, punctuated by. Hanas suitcase is the most interesting nonfiction book i have ever read. In march 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education centre in tokyo. The centers curator, searches for clues to young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis. Webster study guide by nancy guertin and aida jordao with contributions from belarie zatzman. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. The producer, karen levine, went on to write a childrens book, hanas suitcase, which presented ishiokas quest for information and george bradys answers.
Containing both the original story, hana s suitcase, written by karen levine, and the play version by wellknown playwright emil sher, this is a musthave for your keeper shelf. Hanas name and birth date on the outside of the suitcase sent ishioka on a search to thenczechoslovakia to discover if she had survived. Hanas suitcase holocaust education resource council. The beloved bestseller by karen levine is brought to life on stage. See all 32 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. She originally produced hana s suitcase as a radio documentary that won a gold medal at the new york international radio festival.
Karen levine writes hanas suitcase which is published by margie wolfe at second story press and eventually translated into 40 languages. Though she travels widely to talk about hanas suitcase, she makes her home in toronto with her. We hope to continue hana and georges work for many years to come. Levine tells the three concurrent stories of this book those of hana, fumiko and george in alternate chapters building tension and drama as she does so. Hanas suitcase on stage is the definitive version for those interested in reading this remarkable story for the first time. The importance of empathy in changing perspective and nurturing kindness, hope, and understanding is a focal point of discussion, writing, critical thinking, and creative expression. A true story, winner of the 2002 award for older readers. Hanas suitcase by karen levine 9781743317679 booktopia.
W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Oct 16, 2008 karen levine, a radio show producer with the canadian broadcasting company, picked up the narrative a few years later, weaving together the complexities of three unique story lines, first in an onair documentary and then in her first book, hanas suitcase. Fumiko wanted to educate her students about the turmoil of the holocaust. Like the very best of museum exhibits, hanas suitcase shows how facts and objects can be put together to honour its subject in a very personal and loving way. Students are to select 4 or 5 objects that are significant in their own lives, for example.
Karen has won awards for her cbc radio work, including two peabody awards the oscars of radio. Her mission was to make sure that people knew all about it so that it would not happen again. Scrawled on the suitcase was the name and birthdate of its owner. Karen levine goes back and forth from a japenese teacher named fumiko ishioka and hana s holocaust story. Karen levine goes back and forth from a japenese teacher named fumiko ishioka and hanas holocaust story. Its aimed at about a grade 5 or 6 reading level, but i have used it in an adult literacy class and the students got a lot out of it. Karen levine subsequently wrote a book based on her original radio documentary. This is a true account of two brave children caught in the holocaust and a young japanese womans. The quest to solve a holocaust mystery is by karen levine. Inside hanas suitcase, a holocaust documentary the. The impact of hanas suitcase by karen levine speaks to its quiet power and haunting beauty. Ive realized from personal experience, the worst is when injustice takes place, and the silent majority is the only one accounted for. Hanas suitcase author packs three stories into one book j. Haas west virginia university abstract the lesson for the notable trade book, hanas suitcase, by karen levine, focuses on two stories.
Hana wailed, when her parents told her the bad news. Apr 18, 2012 hana and her suitcase are already well known to the many readers touched by karen levines similarly titled 2002 book. Hana brady, may 16, 1931, and waisenkind the german word for orphan. Why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. The forward by archbishop emeritus desmond tutu is heartwarming and yet heartbreaking. The book is really said but i can relate to it because i have herd very interesting storys about the czech republic. What fumiko finds in hanas suitcase is a story of terrible sadness and great joy. Teaching outside the box pdf yad vashem education awards 2006. The other half is how fumiko ishioka, the curator of a small holocaust education centre in japan, uncovers the history behind an empty suitcase sent as an exhibit for her museum. Hanas suitcase by karen levine melindas education blog. This book is based on karens cbc radio documentary, also called hanas suitcase, which appeared on the sunday edition canadaand which won the gold medal at the new york international. Aug 28, 20 hanas suitcase is a book written by karen levine.
What drew me to hanas suitcase and made me want to stage a play version is the wonder that. Like the very best of museum exhibits, hana s suitcase shows how facts and objects can be put together to honour its subject in a very personal and loving way. Emil sher is a multitalented, awardwinning writer whose works include stage plays, radio dramas, short fiction and essays. The extraordinary true story that brings the history of the holocaust to life for young readers. In her role as curator dedicated to furthering tolerance in the world, and as leader of the volunteer childrens group small wings, fumiko explores many avenues in her search for information regarding the owner of the precious. She originally produced hanas suitcase as a radio documentary that won a gold medal at the new york international radio festival. This true story spans 70 years and three continents bridging cultures, generations, and time. Based on the book hanas suitcase by karen levine, published by second story press directed by allen macinnis sept. The story begins as fumiko ishioka, a curator of a small holocaust education centre in tokyo, becomes intrigued by the words on a suitcase. Inside hanas suitcase, a holocaust documentary the new.
After everything i went through in my life, i swore that i would never turn my back on my people. Karen levine is a prizewinning producer with the canadian broadcasting corporation cbc. Karen has won awards for her radio work, including two peabody awardsthe oscars of radio. Dec 08, 2011 why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. Fumiko ishioka was director of the recently established tokyo holocaust center in 1998. Hana s suitcase is the most interesting nonfiction book i have ever read. A biography of a czech girl who died in the holocaust, told in alternating chapters with an account of how the curator of a japanese holocaust center learned about her life after hanas suitcase was sent to her. Show bagthis activity focuses on the centrality of the suitcase as representing hanas life.