Aranka Siegal

Aranka Siegal is an American writer renowned for her contributions to literature. Her life's work is deeply influenced by her experiences as a Holocaust survivor, which have shaped her writing and provided a unique perspective on the world. Born in Hungary, Siegal's early life was marked by significant events that would later become the foundation of her literary endeavors.

Siegal's most notable work, "Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1930-1944," is a memoir that recounts her childhood in Hungary before her imprisonment in the Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen. This memoir, along with her other two books, has earned her critical acclaim, including the prestigious Newbery Honor and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, both awarded in 1982. Through her writing, Siegal continues to share her story, providing a powerful and poignant account of her experiences during one of the most tumultuous periods in history.