Branded by the Pink Triangle

Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. Activists such as Thomas Mann and Albert Einstein campaigned openly for the rights of gay men and women and tried to repeal the law against homosexuality. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power; existence for gay people became fear-filled. Raids, arrests, prison sentences and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews and any other groups the Nazis wanted to suppress.

The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that would continue for many years after the war. A mix of historical research, first-person accounts and individual stories brings this time to life for young readers. Stories of bravery in the face of inhuman cruelty, friendship found in the depths of despair in the camps and the perseverance of the human spirit will educate and inspire.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Second Story Press
Published: 04/15/2013
ISBN: 9781926920962
Pages: 155
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.50w x 0.50d
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: Quill & Quire 05/01/2013 pg. 32
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 119
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Booklist 07/01/2013 pg. 58
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2013 - Recommended - Better Than Most

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160899 / Branded by the Pink Triangle
Reading Level: 8.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 4