83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary

A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics.
A city ruined.

Reviews

★ "An important piece of history in progress is captured here, and readers will not fail to be moved." — School Library Journal (starred review)★ "Bolstered with robust source notes, this is a flawless book about a senseless atrocity." — Booklist (starred review)★ "Brown offers up an intensely powerful graphic novel that humanizes an overwhelming tragedy. [His] masterful composition layers the emotional impact throughout, utilizing each element of the graphic novel format to function much like a documentary, chronicling the violence, terror, and bravery seen in the 83 days of intense battle." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)★ "Here’s a rare chronicle of a contemporary, ongoing war. This powerful work of graphic nonfiction concludes with source notes and a bibliography."— Horn Book (starred review)"A harrowing account of Ukrainian civilians and their defenders. Succinct, effective storytelling combined with haunting art."— Kirkus Reviews"Brown urgently captures the harsh realities of the war in Ukraine in this viscerally illustrated work." — Publishers Weekly