The Anne Frank Reading Project is designed with families and communities in mind. Whether you are already familiar with Anne’s words, or are joining the millions already inspired by her Diary, we hope that you find value in collectively reflecting on the Annex at this time of isolation.

This is a project that families and communities weathering isolation can do together. Newcomers to Anne Frank’s Diary will read the book fresh, while participants who know Anne’s story will be provided with external readings and videos selected to stimulate thought and discussion on key themes.

WEEK 5:

 

• Diary Readings:
  • Read to Tuesday 25 April 1944
• Guiding Questions for First Time Readers
  • What kind of risks was someone taking by helping hiding Jews?
  • Why would someone help hide Jews if they weren’t Jewish?
• Additional Material for First Time Readers:
  • Alex Rose – The Canadian Who Helped Shelter Anne Frank – The Canadian Jewish News, 30 April 2019
• Guiding Questions for Repeat Readers:
  • Why do people want to visit the Anne Frank House?
  • Why is it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe?
  • Should the Anne Frank House be considered “Dark Tourism”?
• Additional Material for Repeat Readers:
  • Graham Busby and Helen Devereux – Dark Tourism in Context: The Diary of Anne Frank – European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation, 2015
  • Robert Reid – Is ‘Dark Tourism’ OK? – National Geographic, 26 April 2016