Book Nook - A Time to Hide: Based on a True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

 A Time to Hide by Marion Seidemann Fredman (The Collective Book Studio/March 2026) is an extraordinary book based on a true story of love, loss, and resilience during one of history’s darkest chapters. Geared toward readers aged 9-12, but appropriate for all ages to learn about World War II and the Holocaust. 

 

Through a blend of historical documents, family photos, a collage of paintings and illustrations including newly commissioned illustrations by acclaimed artist Elisa Kleven, A Time to Hide makes history accessible to young readers while preserving the emotional truth of one family’s courage and humanity.

 

Fredman, born while her parents were in hiding during the Holocaust, tells her family’s stories she grew up hearing.

 

When Grete and Julius fled Nazi Germany, they never imagined they would spend years hidden in a Dutch attic. During that time, their daughter Marion was born—a moment of hope and light amid unimaginable danger. Now, decades later, Marion shares her family’s remarkable story.

 

A Time to Hide is a vital Holocaust story that honors memory, teaches history, and helps ensure the next generation understands and remembers this powerful legacy of survival.

 

About the Author

Marion Seidemann Fredman was born in hiding during the Holocaust. After the war, she immigrated to the United States with her parents.. Her story, once shared privately, now reaches readers worldwide as both a personal testament and an enduring lesson in resilience, courage, and love. She lives in Berkeley, California surrounded by her family, friends, dogs, chickens, and memories. She spends much of her time in her garden making whimsical art and hanging out with her offspring. This is her first book.

 

About the Illustrator

Elisa Kleven is an award-winning author and illustrator known for her intricately detailed and emotionally resonant artwork. Her books have received numerous accolades and honors, and her collaboration on A Time to Hide adds a profound visual depth to this unforgettable story.

 

The Collective Book Studio is a woman-owned, full-service publishing studio that works with authors, brands, and companies to create, develop, and publish high-quality books. With a focus on innovative content and striking design, The Collective Book Studio offers a unique approach to the publishing process, providing clients with expertise and collaborative support from concept to creation.

 

The Collective Book Studio is an independent press based in Oakland, CA.. Their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com