The Diary of Anne Frank

Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation reimagines Anne Frank's intimate diary as a powerful graphic memoir. This hardback edition blends history, memoir, and coming-of-age storytelling, inviting readers of all ages—teens and adults alike—into a world of courage, wit, and quiet defiance. With its respectful, human-centered approach, the book matters for anyone seeking to understand the human side of a well-known history and the enduring power of a young voice. Written by film director Ari Folman and illustrated by David Polonsky, Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation distills Anne's words into bold, expressive panels that preserve the diary's candid voice while presenting it in a cinematic, accessible format. The collaboration brings out humor, longing, and insight, using the art to illuminate the everyday life of a girl in hiding and the larger stakes of the era. Readers will experience how the story unfolds through color, line, and composition. Polonsky's artwork—where Anne's large dark eyes and vivid imagination live on the page—pairs with Folman's narrative pacing to balance intimate moments with the surrounding fear and longing. The result is a respectful, immersive reading experience that highlights the diary's humanity and resilience without diminishing its gravity. Faithful graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's diary that preserves voice and emotion Expressive, cinematic artwork by David Polonsky Collaborative storytelling by Ari Folman and Polonsky Vivid panels