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"A poignant story of bravery, sacrifice, and love. The Crystal Beads, Lalka's Journey teaches the history of the hidden children during the Holocaust, evokes compassion through beautiful language, and leaves readers to consider what connects us rather than what divides us."

-- Jennifer Rosner, Author, The Yellow Bird Sings
National Jewish Book Award Finalist

"Concerned parents often ask if children can handle the subject of the Holocaust. The answer is yes, if its story is told with subtlety and grace, as is true in The Crystal Beads and where tragedy is redeemed by love."

-- Rabbi Mark W. Kiel, New York

Journey back to the turbulent times of 1939 Poland, where a young Jewish girl must part with the most prized possession given to her by her father and accept a new way of life to survive against the Nazis.

This is an important story you shouldn’t miss - a story author Pat Black-Gould had to tell...
with a message as pertinent today as it was decades ago.

The Crystal Beads, Lalka's Journey is available on Amazon and other retailers.

Pat Black-Gould

Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D. is an author and a clinical psychologist. Her short stories have appeared in several literary journals.

Initially written as a short story, The Crystal Beads, Lalka's Story was first published in Jewish Fiction .net and later won first place in both a statewide and a national writing competition.

The Crystal Beads is written as a children's book. However, it is also designed for readers of all ages. The book contains two study guides. One set is a series of questions for children, parents, and teachers. The other set is for adults who gather in places of worship, small groups, and book clubs to explore themes of compassion, empathy, and diversity.

The book can be used as a curriculum guide. In addition to two sets of questions, the Afterword also contains a message from a Holocaust survivor. In addition, readers can learn about the history of the Clip Project and the Children's Holocaust Memorial.

Pat Black-Gould

Award-Winning Author

Pat Black-Gould

Email Pat about appearances for your
school, library, group, religious institution, or organization

Pat Black-Gould

Award-Winning Author

Pat Black-Gould

Email Pat about appearances for your school, library, group, religious institution, or organization

Email Pat about appearances for your
school, library, group, religious institution, or organization