Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl
In Boy: Tales of Childhood, Roald Dahl tells about his school years. Read this biography to find out about his life as an adult, including his stint as a fighter pilot in the British Royal Air Force during World War II.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum Web site provides a comprehensive history of the Civil Rights movement and the struggles and triumphs of African Americans.

Mildred Taylor
This biography about the author of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry addresses topics such as prejudice, racism, and the importance of family. It describes how Taylor’s writing was affected by her positive and negative experiences in the South.

Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse

Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Between 1892 and 1954, twelve million immigrants arrived at Ellis Island. Take a virtual tour of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum for a fascinating look at their experience.

The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia by Esther Hautzig

Interview with Esther Hautzig
In this interview, author Esther Hautzig reflects on her family experiences and Jewish identity.

The Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance
Learn about the Holocaust at this online museum dedicated to tolerance. Find the answers to thirty-six questions about the Holocaust, access a glossary, and view a Holocaust time line.