| A Christmas to Remember |
[Nov. 4th, 2009|11:48 pm] |

It was satisfying to write a short story about my character Anya from Prisoners in the Promised Land for this Dear Canada Christmas anthology. Lots of great stories in this collection. In addition to my own, there are two by Jean Little, one from Carol Matas, Karleen Bradford, two from Maxine Trottier, two by Julie Lawson, one from Sarah Ellis and one from Perry Nodelman.
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| Stolen Child |
[Sep. 28th, 2009|05:15 pm] |
Just got a cover image for Stolen Child. This novel is coming out in Feb!

Stolen Child By Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Scholastic Canada
They call her the “Hitler Girl” . . .
Stolen from her family by the Nazis, Nadia is a young girl who tries to make sense of her confusing memories and haunting dreams. Bit by bit she starts to uncover the truth — that the German family she grew up with, the woman who calls herself Nadia’s mother, are not who they say they are. Beyond her privileged German childhood, Nadia unearths memories of a woman singing her a lullaby, while the taste of gingersnap cookies brings her back to a strangely familiar, yet unknown, past. Piece by piece, Nadia comes to realize who her real family was. But where are they now? What became of them? And what is her real name? This story of a Lebensborn girl — a child kidnapped for her “Aryan looks” by the Nazis in their frenzy to build a master race — reveals one child’s fierce determination to uncover her past against incredible odds.
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| Lesia Ukrainka and Ridna Skhola in Ottawa |
[Jun. 1st, 2009|06:45 pm] |

Here's a photo of me on Saturday with my three amazing organizers!
From left to right: Lesya Granger, Chrystia Chudczak, me, and Dahlia Allaire.
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| the Embassy event |
[Jun. 1st, 2009|06:35 pm] |
Here is the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada's write up about last Friday's event:
www.mfa.gov.ua/canada/en/news/detail/24562.htm
On May 29, 2009 an evening with Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, award-winning children’s author on Canadian-Ukrainian history, took place at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Ihor Ostash greeted the Canadian-Ukrainian author and congratulated her with awarding of the Order of the Pricess Olha by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yuschenko. Marsha discussed her challenges as a Canadian Ukrainian fiction writer: the startling racism and roadblocks she has faced, as well as acceptance in unexpected circles. She also gave a brief reading from an upcoming novel. The guests had an opportunity to ask Ms. Forchuk questions about her profession as a writer. The talk was made possible by a grant from The Writers' Union of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts National Public Readings Program. The event was sponsored by Ukrainian School of Lesia Ukrainka, Ukrainian Heritage School of Ottawa, Pokrova Ukrainian Arts Network, Ukrainian Youth Association- Оttawa Branch. 

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| Marsha Skrypuch event at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, May 29 |
[May. 24th, 2009|01:35 pm] |
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You are cordially invited to attend this event at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
What: Marsha will discuss her challenges as a Canadian Ukrainian fiction writer: the startling racism and roadblocks she has faced, as well as acceptance in unexpected circles. She will give a brief reading from an upcoming novel. Q&A session.
When: Friday, May 29, 2009 7:30—9:00 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Ukraine in Canada 310 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9 Tel.: (613) 230-2961 ext. 105
Sponsored by: Ukrainian School of Lesia Ukrainka, Ukrainian Heritage School of Ottawa, Pokrova Ukrainian Arts Network, Ukrainian Youth Association- Ottawa Branch
Funded by: The talk is made possible by a grant from The Writers' Union of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts National Public Readings Program
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| launch on May 23 in Scarborough |
[May. 21st, 2009|03:07 pm] |
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THE ARMENIAN CERTIFIED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
Proudly Sponsors Renowned Canadian Author Marsha Skrypuch’s Latest Book Launch about Georgetown CALL ME ARAM Saturday, May 23, 2009 2:00 - 4:00pm Marsha is the author of two chapter books about the Georgetown boys and three young adult novels that follow the lives of three teen survivors of the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE.
Join us in hearing Marsha present her new book Have a copy of her Books signed by the Author Holy Trinity Armenian Church ‘Maral Ishkhanian’ Hall 920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario
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| Interesting reading! |
[Apr. 20th, 2009|05:28 pm] |
The contest in Books and Writers Community is up and running and it is so interesting to read the submissions and Ann Featherstone's responses.
You don't have to join to read the various threads. Here's a link to the posts.
Anything that begins with BP is a blue pencil submission for Ann Featherstone. Anything that begins with AF is a question.
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| FleurBurger |
[Apr. 10th, 2009|02:00 pm] |
We just got back from San Francisco. While there, we had a most amazing dinner at Fleur de Lys. For dessert, I had one of their signature treats, called the FleurBurger, which is lightly spiced chocolate ganache (hamburger pattie) , home-made Beignet (the bun), cherry flavoured mousse (the milk shake) and frozen fennel ice cream Pomme Frites:

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| Authors' Booking Service keeps on growing |
[Apr. 4th, 2009|03:31 pm] |
Here's an article from Quill & Quire online.
We're celebrating our third anniversary this month!
Here are some photos of our presenters presenting:

Rob Weston in NY

Marina Cohen at Hartman PS

Mahtab Narsimhan at Anson Taylor PS

Don Aker at Cardinal Carter
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| Guest editor and a contest! |
[Apr. 3rd, 2009|02:08 pm] |
Ann Featherstone, longtime editor with Fitzhenry & Whiteside and formerly with Ocra, will be the guess editor on Compuserve's Books and Writers Community forum for two weeks, starting April 13. In the first week, she'll answer questions. In the second week, she'll give virtual blue pencil sessions to a number of submissions. Here's what she'll give feedback on: The first page of a children's or YA novel, or the first page of a picture book text or A query letter or A pitch She will select from those submitted, not necessarily the best, but the ones that exemplify something in particular. She will also select the three best submissions and award prizes to those three. Second and third prize will be an editorial critique of an entire first chapter and outline. First prize will be that too, plus a phone conversation with Ann so that she can go into more depth with her comments. In order to participate, go here. You will have to sign up, but it's free. Once you get there, scroll down to the YA/Children's section for complete instructions.
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| A Walk Through a Window |
[Mar. 13th, 2009|12:09 am] |
Congratulations, karen dyer, on today's launch of A Walk Through a Window!
And those of you who like getting free books, check out Darcy's blog here.

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| The Freckled Lion's awesome launch of Call Me Aram! |
[Feb. 5th, 2009|09:46 pm] |
In the afternoon, Kate Murray of the Freckled Lion rented the building that had been the dorm for the Georgetown Boys. The kids arrived:


And they got their books signed:

After the student presentation, we went to the Freckled Lion. Here's a photo of me with Philippe, who played Aram in the play, and Kate Murray, bookseller extraordinaire:

And here's a photo of me holding Rob Weston's AMAZING Zorgamazoo, and Rob holding my Call Me Aram:

Note the crutches in the corner. I don't recommend doing a book launch while on crutches, but authors will launch despite sleet and rain and snow and torn cartilage....
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