Read more of the best WW2 books for travelers.ĭisplacement is one of the must-read and timely time travel books about WW2 that teaches middle and high school students about racism, war, generational trauma, and politics – both in the 1940s and present day. * Please note that we originally published this article as a piece on “Holocaust books for high school and middle school students” but have since updated it to include all-encompassing World War 2 books for teens. Keep reading for our choices – including the classics – and be sure to let us know your favorite YA WW2 books in the comments. So, in the endless array of WW2 books for teens out there, how do you choose? Today, some of the best Holocaust books for high school students include The Book Thief, Night, Between Shades of Gray, and Maus.įor WW2 books for young adults, don’t miss Displacement, Salt to the Sea, Girl in the Blue Coat, and The Librarian of Auschwitz. We especially appreciate the titles hitting graphic novel format. While these are all essential WW2 books for high school students, there are many more powerful stories out there – with more and more publishing each year. Then in high school, the curriculum emphasizes A Separate Peace, Catch-22, and The Chosen. Growing up, most Americans read The Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank, especially in middle school.

Discover the best World War 2 books for teens and tweens to teach you more – including must-read Holocaust books for high school students.

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