Book Launch: "The Moon Will Not Burn Us" by Ricci Shryock

Come celebrate Guinea-Bissau's Independence Day with writer and photographer Ricci Shryock at Good Company Bookstore!
About this Event

About the book:

Set during Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde's eleven-year war for independence from Portuguese colonial rule,The Moon Will Not Burn Us tells the extraordinary true story of Joana Gomes, who joined the liberation struggle at just thirteen years old after the M**der of her father. Under the leadership of Amílcar Cabral, Joana and other women helped wage a war that contributed to the end of a century of colonial rule, personified the struggle between the Soviet Union and the West, and sparked a revolution in Portugal. While the conflict transformed history, the women who fought it were largely unknown.

The Moon Will Not Burn Us is also a critical meditation on women's place in historical records. It invites readers to re-examine whose voices have shaped our understanding of history and what is lost through erasure.

About the author:
Ricci Shryock is a writer and photographer who has been working on documentary narratives in West Africa for nearly 20 years. Her debut book, The Moon Will Not Burn Us, draws from years of reporting to tell the little-known-history of the women who helped win one of Africa's longest liberation wars.

About the moderator:

Karyna Gomes is a singer, songwriter, journalist, and communication and culture specialist from Guinea-Bissau. Through music, storytelling, and cultural initiatives, she builds bridges between Africa and the world, fostering dialogue, preserving memory, and celebrating African identities. She is an acclaimed voice in Lusophone music and serves as Music Curator for the Biennial of Art and Culture of Guinea-Bissau (MoAC Biss).

Tickets for this event

The event is free to attend, but registration is obligatory to enter. Space is limited, grab your tickets quickly!

The Venue

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.

How To Find Us

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).

By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.