Liz Kujak
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I read your book, “Between Shades of Gray” when I was a little tot', and I just wanted to know, why the holocaust? What inspired your decision to write about this event? Does it have some sort of relevance to you or your family? Thank you for your coming response, Liz. :)
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Elizabeth!
Yes, "Between Shades of Gray" was based on the experience of my father's extended family who was deported to Siberia. Much of the world is not aware that Stalin deported so many people to Siberia. I wanted to write "Between Shades of Gray" to create an awareness of the history and also give voice to the people who never had a chance to tell their story. Thanks for asking!
Yes, "Between Shades of Gray" was based on the experience of my father's extended family who was deported to Siberia. Much of the world is not aware that Stalin deported so many people to Siberia. I wanted to write "Between Shades of Gray" to create an awareness of the history and also give voice to the people who never had a chance to tell their story. Thanks for asking!
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Shannon Hong
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ms. Sepetys! I did an English report on "Between Shades of Gray" a few years ago and I am still in love with the story. Also, just recently, I read "Out of the Easy" and that, too, was an incredible book. A question from me is what is the entire writing and researching process like when you are making a novel? Thanks!
Victoria Welliver
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I am a huge WWII history buff and I loved learning about a new exposed piece of history through Between Shades of Grey. It's personal question but I am from Michigan and was wondering what part Michigan you were from? Also if you were willing to come to Monroe County Community College sometime. There is currently a one book one community going on and they are WWII fiction.Yours would be a great addition!
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