Winterkill

In her gripping tale, Ukrainian Canadian author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch explores the harrowing impact of the Soviet Union's deliberate starvation of the Ukrainian people in the 1930s. The story unfolds through the eyes of Nyl, a girl fighting for survival amidst the devastating effects of Stalin's policies, and Alice, who arrives from Canada only to witness the suffering of the Ukrainian community. Together, they devise a daring plan to save themselves and those around them, highlighting themes of unity and resilience in the face of oppression during this dark chapter of history known as the Holodomor.