Arts Culture and Special Events

The Lessans Family Literary Series: One In Six Million

  • Ages 18+
  • January 22 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm
  • $25.00
Book cover for "One in Six Million" by Amy Fish, featuring text, a yellow arrow, handwritten notes, and a black-and-white photo of a man enclosed in a circle on a blue background.

Join us in honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day with author Amy Fish, as she shares the gripping true story behind her book, One in Six Million. In 1942, an infant was found alone in war-torn Poland—her only identifiers a name and birthdate. Raised by a loving family but haunted by unanswered questions, Maria spent decades wondering who she truly was.

Kosher Dinner: 6:15 PM

Author Talk: 7:00 PM

About the Book:

In 1942, eight-month-old Maria was found abandoned near Krosno, Poland, with only a blanket, a note, and no trace of her family. Though lovingly raised by the couple who found her, Maria spent her life longing for answers about her identity.

Decades later, her story reached Stanley Diamond, founder of Jewish Records Indexing-Poland. With the help of international volunteers, genealogical records, and covert DNA testing, they uncovered Maria’s family history and gave her the connection she had always sought.

One in Six Million is a moving story of loss, discovery, and resilience.

Please join us for A Kosher dinner before the event.