Figures of Youth

Figures of Youth is a scholarly examination of Holocaust literature for children and young adults. Volume 1 of this study analyzes how authors use metaphor and imagination to communicate the trauma of genocide and war. Joanna Krongold explores a wide range of texts, from original wartime writings to contemporary works, highlighting the creative possibilities within children's and young adult literature.

This work of literary criticism and Jewish studies situates famous texts, such as the diary of Anne Frank, alongside overlooked narratives. By analyzing these patterns of representation, the book contributes to the sociology of religion and social science. Figures of Youth demonstrates how figurative storytelling helps readers understand the complexities of the Holocaust, providing an innovative perspective on the intersection of children's literature and Holocaust studies.