An anthology edited by Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, was recognized as a 100 Notable African Book of 2023. Her book, “Breaking the Silence: Anthology of Liberian Poetry,” published in January 2023 by University of Nebraska Press in collaboration with the African Poetry Series, was selected as one of Brittle Paper's 100 Notable African Books of 2023.
ALTOONA, Pa. — Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, will present "Breaking the Silence: Anthology of Liberian Literature" from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Jabbeh Wesley will discuss her project to college, compile, edit, and anthologize the literary works of established and emerging Liberian writers. Her presentation is sponsored by the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts.
