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How did the Holocaust impact Maurice Sendak's childhood?

  • He survived it

  • He was imprisoned during it

  • Many of his family members died in it

  • He wrote a book about it

Answer

Maurice Sendak's family was Jewish and he was raised in New York City. Many of his family members died in the Holocaust. He was deeply affected by this and his work often deals with themes of loss, fear, and loneliness. His books often feature characters who are outsiders or who are struggling to find a place in the world.
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