Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II
By Lia Levi (Author), Jess Mason (Illustrator), Sylvia Notini (Translator)
During Mussolini’s reign, Lia and her family leave their home because of the persecution of Jews. Based on her adult memoir, Levi retells her story through the eyes of a child experiencing racism and hatred of Jews during the period.
- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2023 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Age: Middle
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780063065086
Notes
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Originally published in Italian in 2020 as “Una bambina e basta. Raccontata agli altri bambini e basta."
From the 2023 award press release: During Mussolini’s reign, Lia and her family leave their home because of the persecution of Jews. Based on her adult memoir, Levi retells her story through the eyes of a young girl who experiences the racism and hatred of Jews during this period.
“The interpretation of the theme, the clarity of presentation and plot, and the believable voice of the narrator make this book a clear choice,” said Batchelder Award Committee Chair Barbara Scotto.
