THE STORY OF UKRAINE: AN ANTHEM OF GLORY AND FREEDOM
Book Beat is pleased to announce two author events on March 5, for the new children’s picture book The Story of Ukraine: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom by Ukrainian national Olena Kharchenko and New York Times bestselling author and Fulbright Scholar of Ukraine Michael Sampson. This bi-lingual book in Ukrainian and English is a much-needed resource for the moment we’re facing as children continue to make sense of what is going on in the world. The Story of Ukraine is a rich introduction and history of the Ukrainian spirit and their national anthem. The book is filled with gorgeous folkloric art and illustrations by Ukrainian artist Polina Doroshenko. The events are sponsored by Book Beat and co-sponsored in Hamtramck by Father Daniel Schaicoski of the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church. Books will be available for purchase at both events from Book Beat.
- On Sunday, March 5th, from 9 am- Noon, the authors will sign at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, at 11700 McDougall in Hamtramck, MI 48212. This event is free and open to the public. This event will be held in the church’s basement hall. Please call (248) 968-1190 for further information.
- On Sunday, March 5th, from 3:00-4:30 pm, the authors will speak and autograph at Book Beat, 26010 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI 48237. This event is free and open to the public. Please call (248) 968-1190 for further information
For more information or to reserve signed copies, please call (248) 968-1190 or write: BookBeatOrders@gmail.com
About the authors
New York Times bestselling author Michael Sampson was serving as a Fulbright Scholar to Ukraine when asked to evacuate and continue his work from Warsaw, Poland. As he was attending a peace rally, he heard a group of people singing the Ukrainian national anthem and was filled with hope for a better future. Inspired, Sampson teamed up with Ukrainian national Olena Kharchenko, and Ukrainian refugee, Polina Doroshenko, to lend a distinct authenticity to his idea for a new picture book. The goal was simple: to help children around the world, including refugees and displaced children, feel connected.
Advance Praise
“National patterns, music, literature and symbols of Ukraine have always indicated the importance of freedom, identity, traditions and the struggle for independence. This book is the core of Ukrainianness — feel it with your heart.”—Larysa Denysenko, UN Goodwill Ambassador for Tolerance in Ukraine, Human Rights Lawyer and Author of Maya and Her Friends
“Packed with insight into what makes Ukraine unique and vital. A story beautifully told!”
—Jeff Kinney, #1New York TimesBestselling Author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series.
“A gorgeous, vibrantly illustrated introduction to Ukraine … I cannot recommend this wonderful book enough.”
—Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author ofIslandborn.
“A fervent celebration of Ukraine.—Publishers Weekly