Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Yellow Bird Sings | 2020 | Jennifer Rosner | Buy |
| 2 | Once We Were Home | 2023 | Jennifer Rosner | Buy |
Jennifer Rosner’s standalone novels are set during and after World War II, focusing on Jewish families torn apart by the Holocaust. The Yellow Bird Sings (2020) follows a mother and daughter in hiding in Poland, with music providing a secret connection between them. Once We Were Home (2023) takes a broader view, following multiple children who were placed with non-Jewish families during the war.
Both novels can be read independently. They share thematic concerns about identity, belonging, and the lasting effects of wartime separation, but each tells its own complete story.