Monroeville Public Library presents ‘America and the Holocaust’ program

Monroeville Public Library will present a chat with Fred Carlson, illustrator of the graphic novel “America and the Holocaust,” at 7 p.m. April 21.

Carlson is an artist, teacher and former national president of the Graphic Artists Guild. He will discuss his career as an illustrator and his experience working with University of Pittsburgh Professor Barbara S. Burstin and other researchers on the project, along with the historical background behind it.

“America and the Holocaust” studies America’s response to Hitler and the Holocaust from the perspective of two modern-day students. The goal of the book is to encourage fascination with history, spark commitment to combat bigotry, and promote democracy today. It is aimed at teens and young adults but is suitable for adults interested in world history and how earlier generations reacted to oppression.

The event offers the choice of attending in person or online via Zoom. Because of limited space, those interested in attending are asked to register at tockify.com/aervp/detail/298/1650582000000.