"Steal a Pencil for Me" is an opera composed by Gerald Cohen with a libretto by Deborah Brevoort. The opera is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, who fell in love while imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The narrative explores their intimate, ordinary struggles and enduring hope amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. The opera was premiered by Opera Colorado and later recorded in Denver in 2022, capturing the emotional depth and historical significance of this poignant love story.