After Russian forces seized his village in 2022, Ukrainian author Volodymyr Vakulenko anticipated arrest and clandestinely buried his new manuscript. The work depicted life under Russian control and was later retrieved by fellow author Viktoria Amelina, who perished in a missile strike. Despite the destruction and loss, the book, "I Transform: A Diary of Occupation and Selected Poems," made it to Ukrainian bookstores, symbolizing resilience. The publishing community has rallied amidst adversity, with a surge in demand for Ukrainian literature. The war-torn landscape has not deterred the industry, with a notable increase in new titles and the opening of new bookstores. However, the heart of the publishing and printing sector in Kharkiv is under threat from the war. The journey of Mr. Vakulenko's manuscript reflects the determination of Ukraine's literary industry and the unwavering spirit of Ms. Amelina. The manuscript, chronicling the Russian invasion, was salvaged and published despite the tragedies, portraying the resilience of Ukrainian literature.