Episode 16 | How Ukraine and Nature Inspires Author (and Co-Host) Kaitlin Vitt
Kaitlin released an updated edition of her book Planted: Stories From Manitoba’s Natural World, with proceeds supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine. In this episode, Hannah talks with Kaitlin about the inspiration behind the book, her connection to nature, and how Kaitlin’s Ukrainian heritage has shaped her writing and life.
What Else You’ll Hear
An overview of what you’ll read in Planted
What’s been updated since Kaitlin released the first edition five years ago
Hannah’s takeaways from the book
Kaitlin’s favourite nature memory from Ukraine
What organizations Planted proceeds are supporting
Resources
Purchase Planted via e-transfer or by credit card
Organizations Planted is supporting (with more to come!): Ukrainian Patriot, Cobblestone Freeway Foundation, Lifeline Ukraine, Come Back Alive
Music
A big thanks to Joryj Kłoc for letting us use “Poltavśkyj Sotnyk” as Vsi’s theme song