Author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Visits Saskatoon

Stolen Child: a young girl's moving story of one of the lesser-known injustices of WWII

April 21, 2010 -- (UCC-SPC inform) - The Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to present an evening with award-winning author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, who will introduce her latest book, Stolen Child, at a Book Reading and Presentation early next month in Saskatoon.

Ms. Forchuk Skrypuch has become the pre-eminent children’s writer on Canadian-Ukrainian history. In Stolen Child, she delivers the moving story about 12-year-old Nadia Kravchuk, who has immigrated with her parents to Canada. Nadia is a Lebensborn girl, kidnapped for her “Aryan looks” by the Nazis in their frenzy to build a master race. Her fierce determination to uncover her past against incredible odds is revealed in this novel, which is written for children ages 9-12. The book also brings to the attention of readers one of the lesser-known horrors of Hitler’s racial obsession.

The public is cordially invited to the attend the Book Reading and Presentation on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at St. Volodymyr Villa (3102 Louise Place) in Saskatoon. The event begins at 7:00 PM with free admission and is made possible with the support of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council and Saskatchewan Lotteries.

The public is also invited to meet Ms. Forchuk Skrypuch at a Book Signing on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in the Art Alcove of McNally Robinson Bookstore (3130 8th Street East) starting at 7:30 PM. Visit www.mcnallyrobinson.com/saskatoon_events for more information.