You Don't Know What War Is

Like Yeva's diary, this foundational text offers an intimate, firsthand account of a young person's life upended by war and persecution. Both books provide a raw, unfiltered perspective on how conflict forces children to grow up too quickly while maintaining a sense of hope and humanity.

This memoir shares the powerful voice of a young girl navigating dangerous political conflict and fighting for her right to live and learn. Readers who appreciated Yeva's courage and clear-eyed observation of her surroundings will find a similar spirit of resilience here.

This graphic memoir captures the experience of growing up during a revolution and war through the eyes of a young girl. Much like Yeva's account, it balances the mundane realities of childhood with the terrifying, life-altering impact of geopolitical conflict.

Often compared to Anne Frank, Zlata's diary documents the siege of Sarajevo from the perspective of an eleven-year-old girl. It mirrors Yeva's experience of watching a normal childhood vanish amidst the sudden onset of shelling and fear.

This harrowing memoir details the author's survival during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia as a young child. While the tone is darker and more traumatic, it shares the same core theme of a child trying to make sense of a world that has turned violent and incomprehensible.

Though a work of historical fiction, this novel captures the emotional truth of a child living through the horrors of World War II. It shares the same 'vibe' of finding small moments of beauty and humanity in a bleak, war-torn environment.

This memoir provides a stark look at the impact of war on children, focusing on the loss of childhood and the struggle to survive. Readers who valued Yeva's honest look at the displacement caused by the war in Ukraine will find this an equally compelling, albeit more intense, narrative.

A classic account of survival during the Holocaust, this book is essential for anyone interested in the psychological and emotional toll of war. While the scale of horror is different, the focus on the witness-bearing of the individual remains a strong parallel to Yeva's diary.

This is the incredible true story of a teenager with cerebral palsy who escaped the war in Syria in a wheelchair. It mirrors Yeva's story by highlighting the resilience of youth and the determination to survive and find a future despite overwhelming circumstances.

Based on the true story of a young boy fleeing Afghanistan, this book captures the journey of a child refugee. It resonates with Yeva's story through its focus on the displacement of youth and the terrifying reality of being forced to flee one's home.