This powerful graphic novel adaptation brings to life the extraordinary true story of Dita Kraus, a 14-year-old Jewish girl imprisoned in Auschwitz who risked everything to safeguard the magic of books. Based on Antonio Iturbe’s acclaimed novel and adapted by Salva Rubio, this edition uses evocative illustrations by Loreto Aroca to depict Dita’s courage as she becomes the secret librarian of Block 31, the camp’s clandestine children’s block.

Tasked with protecting eight smuggled books and coordinating “living books”—fellow prisoners who recited stories from memory—Dita defies Nazi prohibitions to keep hope and knowledge alive. The narrative balances the horrors of the Holocaust with moments of resilience and solidarity, offering young readers a poignant exploration of history, identity, and the enduring power of literature.