In fact, Lithuania as a country was only included on maps after the fall of the Soviet Union. During the discussion, I learned that Sepetys, as a Lithuania American, was driven to write about forgotten moments in time because she never heard the country of ancestors and its struggles spoken about in public discourse. I’ve been reading her books for years, and back in 2019, was able to see her live when she was promoting The Fountains of Silence. Whether it is life in a Soviet work camp or under a brutal dictator, Sepetys brings these moments to life with characters who seem like people we know. Known as the “Seeker of Lost Stories,” each of her books focuses on a moment in time that has been left off the pages of history books. Although her books are technically categorized as young adult (YA) historical fiction, anyone can read her stories. One author I recommend time and time again is Ruta Sepetys.
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