I was also thrilled to meet Alexis Kochan in person when she came out to the MRA event. I am a great fan of her music.
Author: Marsha
I write historical fiction, mostly from the perspective of young people who are thrust in the midst of war.
Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians event
I did an evening event hosted by the Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians. It was a wonderful event with lots of good discussion. It was great to catch up with my MRA buddies!
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Carol Matas
One of the biggest pleasures of author travels is getting to meet with fellow creators. On this trip, I met with my friend, Carol Matas, whose books I’ve long admired. We had dinner, then popped in to the Grant Park McNally Robinson Bookstore to do a little promo.
Winnipeg school visits
A wonderful whirlwind trip to Winnipeg and Selkirk during the first week of October. Saw so many great students, librarians, educators and reading clinicians!
Michael Martchenko
Thirty years ago when being an author seemed like an unattainable dream, I had a second seemingly unattainable dream: that Michael Martchenko would illustrate a book that I wrote. As it turned out, he became the illustrator for my very first book, Silver Threads. He also illustrated the book that made me a princess, Enough. I saw Michael tonight at a Scholastic Canada do and asked my friend Natalie Hyde to take this pic. The last time we had our pic taken was 17 years ago when Enough was launched.
Skyping with Utah students
Enjoyed skyping about Adrift At Sea with Ms Flygare’s students this morning. Thanks for the great questions!
Visiting Jasper Museum and walking where my grandfather was interned in WWI
Iceland
Just back home from an awesome visit to Iceland!
Stolen Girl
Nadia is haunted by World War II. Her memories of the war are messy, coming back to her in pieces and flashes she can’t control. Though her adoptive mother says they are safe now, Nadia’s flashbacks keep coming.
Sometimes she remembers running, hunger, and isolation. But other times she remembers living with a German family, and attending big rallies where she was praised for her light hair and blue eyes. The puzzle pieces don’t quite fit together, and Nadia is scared by what might be true. Could she have been raised by Nazis? Were they her real family? What part did she play in the war?
What Nadia finally discovers about her own history will shock her. But only when she understands the past can she truly face her future.
Inspired by startling true events, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch delivers a gripping and poignant story of one girl’s determination to uncover her truth.
Reviews
Kirkus: “The author once again deftly sheds light on lesser-known aspects of the Ukrainian experience during WWII. . . A gripping exploration of war-induced trauma, identity, and transformation.”
My WWII trilogy cover images for the US. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
