Read our featured book and tell us what you think about it. You can also find out more about other great books to read and things to do. You can even tell us which books you would like to see highlighted later on.

To join in with the Breezereads virtual bookclub click here.

All you have to do to take part is get hold of a copy of the book, read it and share your thoughts online here at Breeze. You’ll be able to swap opinions and ideas with other readers and recommend books for people to try.

What’s the first book?

Our first Breeze Reads featured book is Anne Frank: the diary of a young girl

What’s it about?

This is a true story from the 2nd World War.

In 1942 in Amsterdam, Anne Frank and her family, who were Jewish, went into hiding to escape Nazi persecution. Anne recorded all her thoughts and feelings in the new diary that had been given to her for her birthday. For 2 years Anne lived in hiding, unable to go outside or make any noise. Writing in her diary was her way of being able to express herself:

“Who would ever think that so much can go on in the soul of a young girl?”

Unfortunately, Anne’s family were discovered and sent to different concentration camps. The only member of the family to survive was her father, Otto. He found her diary when he returned to Amsterdam after the war and decided to publish it as a book, in memory of Anne.

It has become a worldwide phenomenon with millions of people reading the book and being moved by Anne’s story.

Now it’s your turn to read her diary and share your thoughts and feelings with us.

How do I get the book?

It’s easy. You can borrow the book from your local library or your school library.

Joining the library is easy and free.

You can find out more about Leeds Libraries by looking at

www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/libraries.aspx

Want to buy a copy of the book? We are currently arranging a discount for you lucky Breeze card holders with local bookshops.  Details to be announced very soon – watch this space!

Want to find out more about Anne Frank?

There will be a major exhibition about Anne Frank at Leeds Metropolitan University during June. More details about this coming soon.

You can also look at these websites:

The Anne Frank Trust UK

www.annefrank.org.uk

The Anne Frank Museum

www.annefrank.org