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Hundreds of thousands of Slovaks left their homeland between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They crossed the Atlantic, built new lives, and created communities that stretched far beyond the borders of Slovakia. Their journeys shaped not only the communities they built abroad, but also the homeland they left behind.
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Yet despite the enormous impact of emigration on Slovak history, this story is still rarely taught in schools and often absent from library collections.
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For many years, Global Slovakia has worked to uncover, preserve, and share the story of Slovak migration around the world.
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Now, you can help us take the next step.
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By sponsoring Slovak-language copies of our books and donating them to schools and libraries across Slovakia, you can help inspire Slovaks to learn about one of the defining chapters in the nation's history.
Why This Matters
Teachers and librarians across Slovakia tell us how eager students and readers are to discover the stories of Slovak emigration and the lives our ancestors built across the ocean.
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Yet many schools and public libraries simply lack the resources to purchase books that explore this important chapter of our history.
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And there is another reason these stories matter so deeply.
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Many Slovak families know that their relatives once left for America. But what happened to them after they crossed the ocean? What lives did they build? What became of their children and grandchildren?
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Over generations, letters stopped arriving, connections faded, and entire branches of family histories were lost. What remains is often a missing chapter in a family's story, and an empty space in their hearts.
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Through these books, we hope to reconnect those stories, bridge the distance between Slovakia and its diaspora, and help a new generation discover the lives, struggles, and achievements of Slovaks abroad.
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With your sponsorship, we can place these books directly into the hands of students and readers who might otherwise never discover this part of their heritage.
Together, we can ensure that these stories are not forgotten, but rediscovered, shared, and passed on to future generations.
How It Works
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Select the book package you would like to donate.
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You may choose a school or library in the village, town, or region your family once called home, creating a meaningful connection between your family's heritage and Slovakia's future.
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Or, if you prefer, leave it to us. We'll carefully select a school or library where your donated books will have the greatest impact and be truly valued by students, teachers, and readers alike.
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Featured Books
Slovak Settlers (Slovak edition)
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This visually attractive historical book explores the story of Slovak emigration and destinies of 17 real men, women, and children who crossed the Atlantic in search of a better life.
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Combining historical research with authentic stories, it offers an engaging and accessible introduction to one of the most significant movements in Slovak history.
Readers discover why people left, where they settled, and how their journeys transformed both their adopted countries and the homeland they left behind.
Across the Ocean (Slovak edition)
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This historical novel builds on real historical events as it follows the journey of a fictional Slovak family who leave everything behind in search of opportunity in America.
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Set in the late 1800s, the story begins in a small village in eastern Slovakia, where farmer Juraj Sobota dreams of a better future for his family. Faced with poverty, uncertainty, and social pressures, he joins thousands of others who look toward a new life across the Atlantic.
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Meticulously researched and accompanied by original illustrations, the novel brings history to life through unforgettable characters and vivid storytelling.
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The Slovak edition represents an important homecoming for this story.
Together, Slovak Settlers and Across the Ocean offer both historical context and a human story, making them ideal resources for schools and libraries.
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They make ideal resources for schools and libraries seeking to bring this important chapter of Slovak history to life.
Choose Your Donation Package
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Every donated book helps preserve an important chapter of Slovak history and places it into the hands of students, teachers, and readers across Slovakia.
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For many descendants, this is also a chance to give something back to the communities their families once called home. Whether you support a school connected to your own family history or entrust us to find the right recipient, your gift will help inspire curiosity, strengthen historical awareness, and keep the story of Slovak emigration alive for future generations
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Thank you for helping bring Slovakia's story home.
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Donate today and become part of the story.
