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A number of choirs from across the Prairies are joining voices to raise funds to support Ukrainian soldiers fighting the Russian invasion.

The dual-language story covers the history of Ukraine and includes lyrics to the national anthem, which is increasingly sung by Ukrainians around the world since Russia's invasion.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine put the country’s female soldiers in the spotlight, where many have stepped up and enhanced their role in a military formerly seen as “no place for women.” But threats to women’s rights are growing as the war drags on, the deputy head of a women’s veteran group warns.

Children's book authior, Michael Smapson and his wife, Olena Kharchenko, Ukrainian born and raised with artist Polina Doroshenko, crafting a book that tells the story of Ukraine through simple facts, and through the words of its national anthem. The Story of Ukraine: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom.

New releases due out this month, including a picture book etiquette lesson gone wrong, a queer YA fake romance, a road trip rom-com, and more are sure to be a bright light amid the festive season.