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First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

From a childhood survivor of the Cambodian genocide under the regime of Pol Pot, this is a riveting narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit.  ISBN: 9780060856267

 

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Cambodian Genocide

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) 'Security Prison' was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) "Security Prison" was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

Remembrance

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

Survival

26th April 2018 - Bou Meng presenting the book about him (written by Huy Vannak) and DVD inside Tuol Sleng

26th April 2018 - Bou Meng presenting the book about him (written by Huy Vannak) and DVD inside Tuol Sleng

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Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Non-fiction
    • Primary Source(s): 
  • First Person Accounts
    • Grade Level(s): 
  • 9-12
    • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher and Student
    • Discipline(s): 
  • Language Arts
  • Social Studies

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