Deputy Head of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, Sofiya Cherepanova, visited the Ukrainian House in Alicante, Spain, and donated a selection of Ukrainian books for the local children’s library.
Among the donated books is a copy of *“Dark Corners: My Dad Has PTSD”* by Katrin Schrocke, which helps readers better understand the inner world of a child facing the consequences of war in the family. The collection also includes children's comics about Ukrainian superheroes inspired by real-life State Emergency Service rescuers, a mine safety guide featuring the beloved dog Patron, the storybook collection *“100 Tales of the Enchanted Forest”*, and more.
“In the Spanish city of Alicante, the Ukrainian diaspora is very active — despite the pain of being separated from their homeland, they preserve native traditions and promote the Ukrainian language in Spain. The women have even launched a bilingual glossy magazine and consistently remind Europe about the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. I hope these books will help young Ukrainians living far from home stay connected to their language and culture. This is the contribution of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine to the national identity of Ukrainian children and their conscious future,” said Sofiya.
