When the World Sleeps: An Evening with Francesca Albanese

Schedule

Sun Mar 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Busboys and Poets 450K | Washington, DC

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Albanese will be in conversation with Andy Shallal discussing her forthcoming book.
About this Event

Join Busboys and Poets at 450K for a special in-person screening of a live Zoom conversation with Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Albanese will discuss her forthcoming book, When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine, releasing April 28, 2026.

Pre-order your copy today!

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