Cover Reveal and ARC opportunity for The Silent Journey by Havelah McLat

Hi welcome to our first book tour at Fortress Brae Library and thank you for coming to today’s cover reveal for The Silent Journey by Havelah McLat, ARC opportunity and more.The Silent Journey is a middle grade historical fiction with disability representation. 

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Synopsis 

One girl. One locket. One journey across the ocean. 

In 1932, deaf eleven-year-old Anika Bohdan escapes famine-depleted Ukraine with one hope: to reunite with her papa, Tato, in America. After a perilous ocean voyage, she arrives in Manhattan alone and frightened. When Tato does not show up to meet her, Anika sets out to find him. 

Barely speaking English, she must navigate a strange and overwhelming city, dependent on the kindness of strangers, the companionship of a stray dog, and the strength of her own will.

All she has is her treasured locket and the memory of her papa’s smile. Failure means losing Tato forever.

This heartfelt story explores resilience, identity, and finding one’s voice against the backdrop of historical upheaval.

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This cover looks so beautiful and I know you’ve all been waiting to see it, so in 3 we will lift off the curtain and reveal the cover.

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And here it is!!!

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The Silent Journey releases March 2026 with the date to be announced!!!

About Havelah McLat 

Havelah grew up on a small farm in rural Ohio with her family. As a kid she spent hours drawing and the crafting short stories to go with her illustrations. Her passion for writing grew to write stories about the world, Faith and topics that matter the most to her. She has written several short stories that have been featured in different anthologies and has written four novels including The Silent Journey. Her debut novel Forever Summer was published in 2019. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. 

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The Silent Journey ARC opportunity!

I'm excited to announce that Havelah McLat is seeking arc readers for her book, The Silent Journey. 

The form the arc copy is live. If you’d like to sign up please fill out this form . Please note all links open in a new page so you can easily come back here.

If you enjoyed these books…you’ll love 

• A Sky Full Of Song by Susan Lynn Meyer 
• The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh
• A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• Show me a sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

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Then you’ll love The Silent Journey by Havelah McLat

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Pre-order The Silent Journey Home

Themes of:

• Immigrant goes to America
• Features a deaf main character
• Historical content
• Talks about searching for a loved one
• A twist on A Little Princess

You can pre-order yours here

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Five ways you can help Havelah

Havelah has a goal to reach 20 pre-orders by February, let’s help her get there!

• Preorder The Silent Journey Ebook on Amazon. 
• Add The Silent Journey on Goodreads Want To Read. This is one way to let others know about this book.
• You can follow Havelah McLat on her Amazon page to stay updated.
• Follow Havelah McLat on social media - Instagram @havelahmclatwriter , Facebook @havelahmclattheauthor , Threads @havelahmclat 
• Share, save, comment, and like posts on social media about this book.
• Sign up to her newsletter for more updates.

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Havelah McLat’s Books 

Here we are going to explore all of Havelah McLats books and a little bit about each of them. I’ve read all of them except The Silent Journey and recommend them, I gave them all 5 star rating and loved them!!!

Forever Summer by Havelah McLat

A New Adult Sweet Romance.

Summer beach romance with emotional healing, finding yourself again and embracing new opportunities. 

Check out more and order here

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When You Returned by Havelah McLat

A New Adult second chance romance novel.

Jaclyn’s family rink is in jeopardy and her former boyfriend offers to help her. With unresolved feelings at play, she may be skating on thin ice.

Check out more and order here

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Dust And Crown by Havelah McLat

A Young Adult Fantasy Retelling Novel.

Join Nastia and her friends on an adventure and uncover the secrets of the past.

Check out more and order here

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The Silent Journey by Havelah McLat

A Middle Grade Historical Novel 

A historical fiction packed with resilience, identity, and finding one’s voice against the backdrop of historical upheaval.

Check out more and pre-order yours here

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Ways to keep in touch with Havelah McLat

Instagram @havelahmclatwriter

Facebook @havelahmclattheauthor

Threads @havelahmclat

Pinterest @havelahmclatauthor

Goodreads @havelahmclat

Website @havelahmclat 

Newsletter - sign up through her website. 

Amazon @havelahmclat

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We hope you had fun on our first book tour for a cover reveal, arc opportunity and more. Thanks for coming today. Don’t forget to keep in touch with Havelah McLat to keep up to date with the latest news about The Silent Journey and more books by her, 

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