The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis
This book is a biography of Peter Sis who was born in the beginning of the Cold War. He lived on the communist side and was taught in school never to question authorities. He illustrates how he and fellow friends defied the communist government by secretly listening to rock music, making electric guitars, growing their hair long, and secretly painting murals of hope and freedom. Finally, the Wall is torn down in November 1989 and people are free again to dream and hope for a better future. This is a wonderful biography that I would highly recommend to middle grade students. The text is easy to read and won't intimidate reluctant readers since the layout is somewhat of a graphic novel and picture book. The book could also be used for students that are researching the Cold War era.
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