Edith (Dita) Kraus

Edith (Dita) Kraus was a Holocaust survivor born in 1929 in Prague, known for her role as the librarian in the children's block at Auschwitz. She endured immense hardships during her time in concentration camps, where she managed to preserve a small collection of books that provided her a semblance of normalcy and a chance for survival. After the war, she emigrated to Israel, where she became a teacher and continued to share her story, including in her book 'The Librarian of Auschwitz.' Dita passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and hope.