A Thousand Sisters by Elizabeth Wein

I'm adding this to my high school library.  History of women in the air force isn't always covered in a high profile situation.  This is a book that introduces us to these Russian women and what they went through to reach the skies and protect their country from invaders.  It's a good read and a good audio book.  

Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

I read this in an hour or less.  This ties in well with Soviet History.  The author/illustrator has at the end of the story a personal notation about an experience he had with the secret police when he lived in the Soviet Union.
Very good book and I hope this will be up for an award.  It takes us into the world of a 10 year old living in a communal apartment building and how quickly people can turn on you.  The illustrations are perfect for this story.