The Graphic Novel
Just in time for the 10th anniversary ofBetween Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys’s award-winning debut novel, and inspiration for the major motion pictureAshes in the Snow, is now a gorgeous graphic novel!From #1New York Timesand international bestselling author and Carnegie Medal winner ofSalt to the Seacomes a story of loss and of fear–and ultimately of survival–in a brand-new four-color format.”Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both.” –The Washington PostANew York Timesnotable bookAn international bestsellerA Carnegie Medal nomineeA William C. Morris Award finalistA Golden Kite Award winnerJune, 1941. A knock comes at the door and the life of fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas changes forever. She’s arrested by the Soviet secret police and deported from Lithuania to Siberia with her mother and younger brother. The conditions are horrific and Lina must fight for her life and for the lives of those around her, including the boy that she loves. Risking everything, she secretly passes along clues in the form of drawings, hoping they will reach her father’s prison camp. But will her messages, and her courage, be enough to reunite her family? Will they be enough to keep her alive?A moving and haunting novel perfect for readers ofThe Book Thief, now available as a stunning graphic novel.
About Artists & Writers:
Ruta Sepetys (rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1New York Timesbestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Sepetys is considered a “crossover” novelist, as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novelsBetween Shades of Gray,Out of the Easy,Salt to the Sea, andThe Fountains of Silencehave won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes, and are included on more than sixty state award lists.Between Shades of Graywas adapted into the filmAshes in the Snow, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow her on Instagram @RutaSepetysAuthor and on Facebook at facebook.com/rutasepetys.Andrew Donkin (andrewdonkin.com) has sold overten million graphic novels,childrens books, andadult booksworldwide. His graphic novelIllegal(co-written with Eoin Colfer) was a bestseller inthe USA and UK and has won or been nominated for overforty book awards. He has long been interested in the issue of refugees and displaced people. He has written for many globalfranchises, including Batman, Superman, Doctor Who, and Artemis Fowl. Andrew lives near the river Thames in London with his family. You can follow Andrew on Twitter and Instagram @andrewdonkin.Dave Kopka (davekopka.com) is an illustrator whose work engages in print media in the form of book art, comics, and portraiture. He is fascinated with exploring the vast spectrums of art and illustration, employing an intricate attention to detail, and aspires to be a creative force in visual narrative through profound storytelling–usually involving the struggle to overcome, and the humor and misfortune behind internal conflict. He currently haunts Oakland, California. You can follow Dave on Twitter @DaveKopka and Instagram @drawkop.Brann Livesay (milkyaway.com) is a concept artist and illustrator with an interest in stylization and social change through art. They currently work full time in video games, but their art has also appeared in comic anthologies, children’s apps, and the sticker wall of that one pizza place in San Francisco. Brann was born and raised in the DC metro area but would later move to New York City, Albany, Miami, and finally Oakland, where they reside for now. Their interests include dogs and independently owned doughnut shops, particularly those that carry a strawberry frosted flavor. You can follow Brann on Twitter and Instagram @milkyawayart.