«Siberian Haiku» is a graphic novel about a deported Lithuanian family, reflecting the stories of thousands of other families in the 20th century.

"I am Algis, but most people call me Algiukas. I always dreamed of traveling. However, it happened in a way I never imagined. At dawn on June 14, 1941, soldiers burst into our home and ordered us to pack for a journey. Leaving our native Lithuania, we had no idea that ahead of us lay hard labor, hunger, and biting, nasty parasites in a cold barrack – our new home in Siberia.

How will our lives unfold here? Father taught us to notice the world's wonders and support each other. And we try: we organize the 'Apples' choir, learn to play musical instruments, and even fall in love. And we never stop hoping to return home."

5 reasons to buy "Siberian Haiku":

The comic is like a haiku – short but profound, touching but indirect.

The theme of deportation, which is rarely covered in Russian-language literature.

Unique visual representation. Lina Itagaki used many documentary photographs in her illustrations.

The book is a laureate of numerous awards and is listed by the International Board on Books for Young People.

One of the inspirations for the author was the film "Life is Beautiful." One of the main ideas was that something beautiful can be found even in sadness and fear.