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Don’t Tell the Nazis

The year is 1941. Krystia lives in a small Ukrainian village under the cruel — sometimes violent — occupation of the Soviets. So when the Nazis march into town to liberate them, many of Krystia’s neighbors welcome the troops with celebrations, hoping for a better life.

But conditions don’t improve as expected. Krystia’s friend Dolik and the other Jewish people in town warn that their new occupiers may only bring darker days.

The worst begins to happen when the Nazis blame the Jews for murders they didn’t commit. As the Nazis force Jews into a ghetto, Krystia does what she can to help Dolik and his family. But what they really need is a place to hide. Faced with unimaginable tyranny and cruelty, will Krystia risk everything to protect her friends and neighbors?

Published in Canada as Don’t Tell the Enemy.

Here’s the book trailer:

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (author of Making Bombs for Hitler) crafts a story of ultimate compassion and sacrifice based on true events during WWII

Stolen Girl in all her forms

I love all these variations of Larissa’s story, Lida’s sister from Making Bombs for Hitler.

Scholastic Canada edition
Scholastic Inc

Scholastic Canada French edition
Wook Portuguese edtion
Korean edition

Forest Friday virtual visit

After speaking about Stolen Girl all week, I switched hats on Friday and spoke to Red Maple readers about Don’t Tell the Enemy. It was an interesting experience, speaking to such an array of school groups without being able to see them!

More pics from the Chicago visit

Meeting Donalyn Miller was a highlight of the week.

Chicago Scholastic Book Fair Visits

Just got home from 4 busy days of school visits in and around Chicago. I had some amazing experiences, meeting kids who will grow up to be our leaders and educators who are committed to making that happen. It was awesome to get to meet the Chicago Scholastic Book Fair team who work very hard to make reading accessible to all kids. An inspiring visit.

Granger Middle School
Murphy Junior High
Gregory Middle School
Plum Grove Junior High
Westview Hills Middle School
Plum Grove Students conducting an interview
with the principal of Herrick Middle School
Bednarcik Junior High
At Granger Middle School with Joan Fitzgerald
Bednarcik

Visiting Michigan schools for Stolen Girl

It was such a fun week, visiting Michigan schools with Scholastic Book Fairs to introduce Stolen Girl! I met amazing students, educators and librarians and it was informative and fun to spend time with the phenomenal Scholastic Book Fairs team. Despite schools being canceled because of ice for two days, the Scholastic organizers were able to reschedule and rearrange so no one missed out. I am in awe! Here are some pics:

These are bombs suspended from the roof made by Anderson students.

A student made this sewing kit for my character

The book fair had just been dismantled but the sign was still there!

Sophie looked after me while I was at Mason MS. She also made this sign.

I was welcomed to Mason by this avid team!

In conversation with Michelle Barker

I admire Michelle Barker’s work and was thrilled with the opportunity to meet her in person and do a joint presentation on our newest books. Advanced placement English students at Notre Dame Catholic School participated in the thoughtful discussion.