Maximilian Kolbe: Saint of Auschwitz

This biography introduces middle-grade readers to Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan who sacrificed himself at Auschwitz to save another man. It covers his early life, journalism, and founding of the largest friary, Niepokalanow. Based on firsthand research and interviews, the book highlights Kolbe’s faith and courage, teaching important lessons about Christianity, the Holocaust, and the relevance of saints today. Suitable for children of Polish heritage, school libraries, and history classes, it offers a powerful story of human spirit and sacrifice.