Based on the 1990 Newbery Medal-winning novel by Lois Lowry, Number the Stars is a stirring story of courage and compassion set during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
As Nazi forces begin rounding up Jewish citizens, young sisters Annemarie and Kirstie Johansen risk everything to help their best friend, Ellen Rosen, escape across the sea to safety in Sweden.
Ideal for students age 7-17, the performance offers a powerful and age‑appropriate story of what it means to be an Upstander.
Winner of the Newbery Medal and the American Library Association Book of the Year Award, this beloved story resonates across generations—reminding us that even in the darkest times, courage can shine brightly.
Organized by The Florida Holocaust Museum
