Pauline Kurtz 
Das Deutsche Haus 

Torn between two cultures, Hans Reinert struggles to learn English. Who is he? German or American? Embarrassed at school, he runs to Das Deutsche Haus for comfort and solace. Christmas approaches, and Hans wants a miracle from St. Nikolas. Enjoy God’s profound answer to Hanss question, ‚Who am I?‘

Über den Autor

Living with her husband, Bud, on a small family farm, Pauline Kurtz enjoys teaching high school English, creative writing, and ESL. Her love of telling stories comes from her father, but it was her mother’s family, the Reinerts, who so colorfully provided characters.

Illustrator:

Katie Leigh is an elementary school art teacher in Indiana. When she is not making art or in the classroom, she can be found playing piano and exploring the outdoors. While she was illustrating this story, she enjoyed touring historic homes and sites in Indianapolis.