The Distant Barking of Dogs Delve Deeper Reading List
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Film summary
The Distant Barking of Dogs follows the life of 10-year-old Ukrainian boy Oleg over a year, witnessing the gradual erosion of his innocence beneath the pressures of the on-going war in Eastern Ukraine. Having no other place to go, Oleg and his grandmother Alexandra stay and watch as others leave the village, showing just how crucial—and fragile—family is for survival. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature for the 91st Academy Awards.
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Introduction
This list of fiction and nonfiction books, compiled by Matt Pettit and the staff of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by the POV documentary The Distant Barking of Dogs.
About the Authors
Matt Pettit
Jardines Discussion Guide 
Hummingbirds Discussion Guide (Spanish) 
Between Goodbyes 
Porcelain War