Join us on September 24 at 6:30pm at Busboys and Poets (14th & V) to hear from author Pablo Leon on his new YA graphic novel, Silenced Voices: Reclaiming Memories from the Guatemalan Genocide. In this moving intergenerational tale, Eisner-nominated creator Pablo Leon combines historical research of the Guatemalan Civil War with his own experiences as a Guatemalan immigrant to depict a powerful story of family, sacrifice, survival, and hope.

Leon will be interviewed by children’s book author Anna Lapera. This event is part of the Beyond Heroes & Holidays series, co-hosted by Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change. It is one of the activities we are hosting to prepare for Teach Central America Week and is a part of Busboys and Poets’ 20th anniversary events.

Silenced Voices (and Anna Lapera’s book) will be available for purchase and signing. Food and drinks can be purchased from the Busboys and Poets menu throughout the event.