Literary Salon and Book Launch for Tsi Conrad

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Please join Freedom House, PEN America, and the Committee to Protect Journalists, in conjunction with the Open Gov Hub for a special literary salon and happy hour! This intimate evening will celebrate the publication of a book of poetry by Tsi Conrad The Kondengui Chronicles: A Place of Hope.

Tsi Conrad, a journalist in Cameroon who has been unjustly imprisoned for over nine years, wrote this book of poetry from his cell where he remains in the notorious Kondengui Central Prison. In his writing Tsi shares his struggle—and the struggle of Cameroon's Anglophone peoples—for freedom. His book is available for purchase on Amazon and a number of complimentary copies will be available at the event. 

If you feel inclined, bring a poem, a short reading, a limerick, or haiku relating to the evening's theme—freedom or read one of Mr. Conrad's poems from his new book. We will welcome a few guests to share excerpts that inspire them during the evening. You can indicate your interest on the RSVP form.