Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a Ukrainian-Canadian author known for her scrupulously researched historical fiction and narrative non-fiction for children and young adults. Her work frequently explores themes of war, genocide, and the refugee experience from a young person's perspective. A former librarian, she did not learn to read until age nine, an experience she credits with shaping her perspective as a writer. She has received numerous honors, including the Order of Princess Olha from the Ukrainian government.
Awards
['Order of Princess Olha', 'Silver Birch Award', "Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award", 'Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People', 'SCBWI Crystal Kite Award', 'Red Cedar Information Book Award']
Notable Works
['Making Bombs for Hitler', 'Silver Threads', 'Stolen Girl', 'The War Below', 'Last Airlift', 'Enough']
