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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 2020 WWW. UNW LA.ORG 31 there, are conflicted and complex, and the need for education, publica tion and creative expression is as important as ever. As Ms. Stefaniuk explained, “Today, in place of publishing houses, we have treasured archives and libraries . . . And the wri tten word is alive and thriving as new, younger writers, authors and transla tors make their place in the literary world. At least a dozen Michiganders have published books in recent years. Most of these are in English, and although the subject matter of th eir works is diverse, interest in their heritage does not diminish.” “In a hundred years, the formation, growth and life of our community has undergone several major waves of immigrants from Ukraine,” Ms. Stefaniuk concluded . “It has experienced ups, downs, changes and myriad deep emotions reflected in the published and unpublis hed writings of its members. Word by word, t heir literary history reflects their souls. Author Susan Orlean s summarizes it perfectly: Inside every book is a voi ce that believes someone is listening . . . If one manages to record a feeling, observation or t hought, then it becomes part of a larger story. And when it is shared on a printed page with one person or the whole world, it becomes part of human history . T he afternoon ended with closing remarks by Branch 96 co - president Marta Kwitkowsky, who challeng ed the audience with a poignant question: “What sort of literary legacy will we leave our future generations and will they willingly preserve it?” Ms. Kwitkowsky then thanked all the readers: Lada Prokop, Vera Andrushkiw, Chrysty na Juzych and Myrosia Stefa niuk from Branch 96, along with Assya Hume sky (Br . 50) , Nina Wasylkewych ( Br . 129 ), Ksenia Rychtycka, Irena Smyk, Alex Tarnavsky and Bohdan Korduba. She also expressed gratitude to all committee members ; archivists Daria Koniuch and Irene Petrina ; Olha Lisk iwsky, director of the Ukrainian American Archives and Museum ; and Maria Vintoniv, Ukrainian Cultural Center Librarian. Ms. Stefaniuk was also commended for her vision in bringing the event to fruition. The afternoon ended with extended informal discussion s and tasty treats provided by Branch 96 m embers. A nyone interested in obtaining electronic copies of the Michigan authors bibliography, is invited to contact Marta Kwitkowsky at mkwitkowsky@gmail.com . Por tion of book display Branch 96 c0 - pre sident Marta Kwitkowsky, program narrator and author Myrosia Stefaniuk , and Branch 96 co - president Catherine Kizyma
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