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#UkrainianBookChallenge2025

Give a gift of discovery – share Ukrainian voices in literature

Join readers worldwide in exploring Ukraine's rich literary heritage. Read, share, and celebrate Ukrainian authors.

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The Harvard Library of Ukrainian Literature

A distinguished series presenting Ukraine's literary heritage to English-speaking readers

The City

by Valerian Pidmohylnyi

Valerian Pidmohylnyi’s The City is more than a literary
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Earth Gods

by Taras Prokhasko

In EarthGods: Writings from before the War, TarasProkhasko invites us
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A Harvest Truce

by Serhiy Zhadan

A Harvest Truce by Serhiy Zhadan is a tragicomic drama set near the front
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Signals of Being

by Volodymyr Rafeyenko

Set during the early days of Russia’s 2022 invasion, Rafeyenko’s play
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The Most Recommended Books by UNWLA

Curated selections from the Ukrainian National Women's League of America

Ukraine, War, Love

by Olena Stiazhkina

Written in diary form, Olena Stiazhkina’s book tells the story of events
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The Voices of Babyn Yar

by Marianna Kiyanovska

In this heartfelt collection of poems, Marianna Kiyanovska honors
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Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love

by Volodymyr Rafeyenko

Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love is Rafeenko’s first novel
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Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about challenge highlights, author events, and community milestones
November 23, 2025

Challenge Launches with 10,000+ Participants

The Ukrainian Book Challenge 2025 has officially launched with overwhelming support from readers across 45 countries. Join the growing movement celebrating Ukrainian literature. The
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November 23, 2025

Virtual Author Talk: Oksana Zabuzhko

The Ukrainian Book Challenge 2025 officially kicked off on November 1st with an incredible response from the global reading community. More than 10,000 participants from 45 countries
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How to Participate

Join our global community in four simple steps
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Buy a Book

Select from our curated list of Ukrainian literature, including titles from HURI and partner publishers.
2

Capture

Read your selected book and take a photo of yourself with it or share your favorite quote. Encourage others to join.
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Take your impact further

Invite five friends to purchase a Ukrainian book—whether for their shelf, their community, a school, or a public library.
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Share Your Journey

Post your photo on social media with #UkrainianBookChallenge2025 and tag @HURI_Harvard.
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