Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series?"

"There are one books in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series, published in 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series is The Story of Blima, published in 2005."

Q: "Who is Blima, and why did Shirley Russak Wachtel write her story?"

"Blima is Shirley Russak Wachtel's mother, who survived the Nazi camps during World War II. Wachtel wrote the book to preserve her mother's story and make it accessible to younger readers, and the book has since been used widely in school curricula across the United States."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Story of Blima	2005	Shirley Russak Wachtel	Buy

The Story of Blima grew out of a deeply personal place. Shirley Russak Wachtel wanted to document her mother’s experience as a Holocaust survivor in a way that would reach students and general readers alike, without losing the human weight of what her mother endured. The book traces Blima’s journey from her life in prewar Poland through years in Nazi labor camps and her eventual survival and emigration to the United States.

Since its 2005 publication, the book has found a lasting home in middle school and high school classrooms, particularly in programs focused on Holocaust education and survivor testimony. It sits at the intersection of memoir and narrative nonfiction, told with clarity and care.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series?

There are one books in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series, published in 2005.

What is the first book in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Shirley Russak Wachtel Non-Fiction series is The Story of Blima, published in 2005.

Who is Blima, and why did Shirley Russak Wachtel write her story?

Blima is Shirley Russak Wachtel’s mother, who survived the Nazi camps during World War II. Wachtel wrote the book to preserve her mother’s story and make it accessible to younger readers, and the book has since been used widely in school curricula across the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order