Volodymyr Vakulenko was a Ukrainian poet and children's writer, who was also involved in volunteer work and activism. Daddy’s Book was one of his best-known works.

He was killed during the Russian occupation of the Kharkiv area in Ukraine in 2022. He was a recipient of the Oles Ulianenko International Literary Award and laureate of the Les Martovych Competition.

Vakulenko was abducted by Russian invaders near Izium before being killed during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Oblast.

It was a very sad moment when the results of DNA testing showed that Volodymyr Vakulenko was buried in a mass grave No319.

Volodymyr Vakulenko leaves behind a 7-year-old son Vitalii, his parents, and a wonderful body of literary work.

He will be missed forever as he now becomes part of In Heaven with the Stars.