The diary

How did Anne Frank's diary become one of the most read, most important and most inspiring books in the world?

More than a diary

Anne didn’t just keep a diary. She also wrote tales and planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex. After the war, Otto Frank fulfilled her wish.

Since then, Anne Frank's diary has been translated into more than 75 languages. Discover the story behind the diary of Anne Frank.

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The two versions of Anne’s diary
Holocaust diaries by Anne Frank and other young writers

The authenticity of the diary

The diary is not a forgery. Here are the most important facts about the diary.
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