On Thursday the 2nd of October 2014, Sahro Ahmed Koshin will launch her recently published poetry book \’Sounds of Laughter/Dhawaaqa Qosolka/Farxada in Garowe. Sahro will read from her work, including a dramatized version of the highly praised poem \’I am a Somali woman\’ which recently went viral on Social Media.
She will read her 3-page long specially composed poem \’You Lit a Candle\’ in honor of the late Saada Ali Warsame\’ which will be followed by a surprise announcement on the same. The book contains some 70 poems some of which have received International Prizes such as the Dutch Rabobank Poetry Award.
The event will end with a book signing. Foreword by Abdelkader Benali. Cover picture by Angélique Verweij. Books cost 10 USD. Details of exact location will be communicated later.
Shipping is also possible. Please send email to sahro@pwwa.so
Blog: sahrakoshin.wordpress.com
As-salamualaikum Sister, where can i find this book? please let me know i would like to get one.
Thank You.
Where are you based abaayo?