Nicky & Vera
Nicky & Vera by Peter Sís, published by National Geographic Books on January 26, 2021, is a poignant narrative that recounts the efforts of Nicholas Winton, a young Englishman who, in December 1938, chose to assist refugees in Prague instead of going on a ski vacation. This edition spans 64 pages and is presented in English, featuring Sís’s distinctive artistic style to illustrate Winton’s remarkable story of compassion and bravery as he organized the rescue of nearly 700 children from the impending dangers of the Nazis.
Readers will find a detailed account of Winton’s selfless actions, including his fundraising efforts, the arrangement of foster families in England, and the intricate logistics involved in transporting children to safety. The book also highlights the experiences of one of the children he saved, Vera Gissing, creating a narrative that intertwines personal stories with broader historical themes such as prejudice and racism. Through its vivid imagery and thoughtful storytelling, Nicky & Vera serves as a reflection on humanity’s capacity for kindness in the face of adversity.
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A Finalist for the 2022 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
An NPR Best Book of 2021
A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2021
A Washington Post Best Book of 2021
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2021
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021
In December 1938, a young Englishman canceled a ski vacation and went instead to Prague to help the hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Nazis who were crowded into the city. Setting up a makeshift headquarters in his hotel room, Nicholas Winton took names and photographs from parents desperate to get their children out of danger. He raised money, found foster families in England, arranged travel and visas, and, when necessary, bribed officials and forged documents. In the frantic spring and summer of 1939, as the Nazi shadow fell over Europe, he organized the transportation of almost 700 children to safety.
Then, when the war began and no more children could be rescued, he put away his records and told no one. It was only fifty years later that a chance discovery and a famous television appearance brought Winton’s actions to light.
Peter Sís weaves Winton’s experiences and the story of one of the children he saved, Vera Gissing. Nicky & Vera is a tale of decency, action, and courage told in luminous, poetic images by an internationally renowned artist.
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