Winterkill – Page 6 – Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Koota Ooma!

It was great popping in to Koota Ooma Ukrainian Book and gift store this past Wednesday on my way home from Toronto after an informative brain-picking session with with two knowledgeable academics for my novel-in-progress. I offered to sign any of my books that Koota Ooma had on hand, thinking they might have a half a dozen or so. Much to my delight, they had a PILE — and a great variety! The first pen ran out of ink! So, if you’re looking for an autographed copy of Winterkill etc, you know where to get it!

I also did some shopping. Look at those beautiful necklaces! And picked up a fantastic book, The Zelensky Effect. You can get one too — an autographed copy, no less because later on Wednesday, author Olga Onuch had her book launch!

Thanks for the great interview, Deborah Kalb!

It’s always a pleasure to respond to Deborah’s thoughtful questions. In this interview, we discuss Winterkill.

Winterkill Webinar from CUCS series

Webinar series: Literature of the Holodomor

Banned by Russia

The russian federation has banned another 200 Canadians. Proud to be on the list:

Cuthbertson MS and Winterkill

The final virtual visit for 2022 was with Cuthbertson Middle School’s 800 grade 6, 7 and 8 students in 29 different classrooms. Check out this pic!

Michele Bost had done an amazing job prepping the students and they were visibly engaged in the discussion. There were oodles of questions and we could have continued for quite some time but the school day was ending. Here are more pics from the other side of the screen:

Winterkill and Cuthbertson HS

I loved speaking to the six classes of grade 9-12 students at Cuthberston HS in NC about Winterkill and the Holodomor. Students asked such perceptive questions!

Ms Green sent me this pic before the visit!

New Sarepta AB, presenting to a single class of older students

One of the things I like most about presenting is that no two audiences are ever alike. This single class of grade 7/8 students was quite a change from the big groups of younger students. Different questions, but also more time for discussion. We talked about the kind of research an author does to write a book like Winterkill and how to find resources when the historical event has been hidden or suppressed. I am so grateful to HREC and HREC ED because their databases of resources are a great starting place for Holodomor research. This page on Rhea Clyman is one of my favorite places to send students. And this page is another superb resource that I used myself extensively. I particularly like the report to Congress because the massive database of survivor testimonies is searchable by word.

Winterkill and Benefield ES

Some 5th grade students were in the library and others watched from their classes. Thank you, HREC ED and HREC for your resources and funding. I love speaking about the real history behind Winterkill. It gives me an opportunity to talk about the connections between the current war waged by Russia onto Ukraine.

Nov 23 visit with Cardinal Josef Slipyj school

Visiting Cardinal Slipyj school always feels like going home. I love the teachers and the kids and love the caring environment where those taking refuge from Russia’s war can feel a sense of security. Many knowledgeable questions and conversations about Winterkill and the Holodomor and the current war.