Messages from Ukraine

Messages from Ukraine takes place in the following days and weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. I remember the first events in Ukraine shocked the entire world, and we couldn’t believe how this was even possible in the 21st century. Now, after over six months, war is not nearly over, and we all hope that this absurd war ends as soon as possible.

Gregg from SAYP (Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals) Program sent a message to Ukrainian SAYP Alumni and other Ukrainians to offer them help and support when the war started. Messages from Ukraine is a series of graphic vignettes, messages from Ukrainian people that are actually answers to Gregg’s message. These messages are pretty diverse, and the people who wrote them are very brave. Many don’t want to leave their country and want to help however they can.

Black and white illustrations present each message and the character that sent it in a moving way. In the end, there is more information: a timeline of events, an interview with authors, and a study guide.

The graphic novel Messages from Ukraine is a quick read. It is also moving, very sad, and also an inspiring read.

 

Goodreads

Details:

• author: Gregg Bucken-Knapp
  
• full title: Messages from Ukraine
  
• genre: graphic novel, nonfiction
  
• topics: #war #Ukraine
  
• publisher: University of Toronto Press
  
• publish date: 11.10.2022
  
• pages: 66
  
  

My Rating of the Book:

• content: 💙💙💙💙
• illustrations: 💙💙💙💙💙

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