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Ollie Skyba

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Storyteller. Community builder. Social projects coordinator.

Lliving in the USA since 2012, maintaining a strong connection to my Ukrainian heritage while connecting immigrant women through literature and communication.
I’m a book reviewer, content creator, and I work with writers as a literary editor, supporting their creative process through thoughtful feedback and collaboration. I’m also the organizer of book/movie clubs and cultural events.
I truly love what I do and the incredible people I get to do it with. Through stories and meaningful conversations, we create space for reflection, connection, and care. Together, we stand up for democracy, inclusivity, and human dignity - support each other, and let our light shine.

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	Семнадцать оттенков любви by Olga Toprover (Goodreads Author), Ollie Skyba (Goodreads Author) (Narrator) 3.96 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Про роботов, президента и апельсины by Olga Toprover (Goodreads Author), Ollie Skyba (Goodreads Author) (Narrator), Anton Koshel (Narrator) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ian and Shasta Explore the World: Kenya, Namibia, RSA by Kseniya Sneg, Victoria Murzina (illustrator), Katya Duft (translator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Orca That Dreamed Of Flying To Space by Kseniya Sneg, Katya Duft (Translator), Irina Yelagina (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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When Memory Speaks: Two Book Clubs, One Powerful Novel

I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to get to know Sasha Vasilyuk and to introduce her remarkable novel Your Presence Is Mandatory to different reading communities.
In February, I hosted a book club meeting with her in my BookieMovie Club — a warm and thoughtful group of Ukrainian and Russian-speaking readers of various nationalities.
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Тайная дочь

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Неандертальский мальчик в школе и дома

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27 днів до Різдва

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Я почти влюбилась в эту книгу. Читала сыну вслух перед сном, и сколько же вечеров мы ещё «доигрывали» её в воображении. Представляли этих крошечных существ, размером с хомячка, которые где-то у детской кроватки сражаются со злыми вирусами, охраняют с ...more
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Это очень аккуратная и… не моя книга. История будто собрана по знакомому рецепту: 10-летний мальчик с больным сердцем и 100-летний старик, потерявший смысл жизни. Случайная встреча, список желаний, дорога, маленькие и большие чудеса, возвращение смысл ...more
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― Бонни Гармус, Lessons in Chemistry

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“«Возможно, – думала она, – так устроено в мире, что женщина, если у нее есть такой шанс, хотела бы быть самым главным в жизни как можно большего числа мужчин. Женщина может любить одновременно двух мужчин до тех пор, пока один из них не узнает об этом». А уж это ей было совершенно ясно.”
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