Joanna Krongold's Figures of Youth is an important and timely study that introduces a growing and significant genre of Holocaust representation that has, to date, received little scholarly attention. Krongold's astute and deeply compelling analyses of individual works by and about children and young adults during and in response to the Holocaust demonstrates the full and rich force of literary and artistic expression. As Krongold demonstrates, the range of stylistic and imaginative approaches give dramatic shape to the enormity of the Holocaust and its extended aftermath.

Victoria Aarons, Distinguished Professor of Literature, Trinity University, USA

This groundbreaking study addresses the special artistic and ethical difficulties of representing the Holocaust in literature for young people. Through inspired readings of works ranging from Anne Frank's Diary to the Harry Potter series, Joanna Krongold foregrounds the tension between metaphorical and factual strategies, offering a new approach that will be vital to future readings of all Holocaust literature.

Sue Vice, Professor Emeritus of English Literature, University of Sheffield, UK