Liberian Teenager Set to Launch Her Debut Book

Liberia: A fresh and vibrant voice has emerged in the world of literature in Liberia, as Ms. Prutuslyn Sackie prepares to launch her debut book ‘Teenage Musings’ on Friday, September 13, 2024. This inspiring event will take place at the American International School of Monrovia (AISM), Liberia, marking a significant moment in the blossoming literary career of this young talent.

Born in 2008, Prutuslyn Sackie, a passionate lover of the arts and fashion, is setting a bold new course in a society where reading and writing are often overshadowed.

Her remarkable achievements at such a young age point to the rise of a future trailblazer—one who is already beginning to change the world around her.

Currently a 12th grader at AISM, Ms. Sackie views literature as a powerful tool for exploring her thoughts, emotions, and the intricacies of daily life. Through her debut collection, Teenage Musings, she masterfully weaves poetic lines and verses to express her personal journey through life’s challenges, trials, and its many unanswered questions.

Her book is more than just a collection of poems—Teenage Musings is the voice of a young poet on the rise, ready to make an impact. Her work shines as an example for her native Liberia, demonstrating the power of reading and writing in shaping minds and fostering cultural growth. Prutuslyn’s unique perspective offers a glimpse of the future, where young voices like hers lead the way to a more thoughtful and engaged society.

In Teenage Musings, readers are invited to experience the beauty, emotion, and depth of a young mind poised to inspire change, not just in Liberia, but in the world of literature as a whole.

Our Personality of the week

Today commemorating Liberia’s Celebration of International WOMEN’s day, we celebrate Activist Thor Peace Mahteh-Boyee.

Peace Thor Mahteh-Boyee is the Director of Programs at Liberia’s Pro-Democracy institution, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development. In her role, she multitasks and coordinates training, writes project reports, supervises program staff, and mentors young women in Liberia.

She is an activist for women’s rights, gender equality, and empowerment. She believes in the ideology of feminism which is promoting equal rights and opportunities for women in all areas of life be it social, economic or political. Peace believes that this can contribute to eliminating gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality.

As an Activist, Peace acknowledges that the patriarchal system in Liberia dehumanized women for decades, they lived in torture with some traumatized and left many dreams unachieved which is completely a contradiction to the many treaties, protocols, and domestic laws of Liberia. She believes that defying and challenging the status quo by raising awareness of gender-based discrimination, advocating for change in policies, and empowering women can help women find their voices and achieve their dreams.

“I envision a society where my kids and every Liberian child can grow up achieving their dreams without the patriarchal system limiting their potential despite all attempts to silence advocates or activists”.

Peace is wife and a mother to three beautiful kids. She is a candidate for a Master’s degree in International Relations at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida School of International Studies at the Graduate School, University of Liberia. She is a graduate of the African Methodist Episcopal University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication. She also holds post-graduate certificates in Management of Democratic Elections from the University of South Africa and Monitoring and Evaluation from the Liberia Institute for Public Administration.

Join us today to celebrate the strides Peace is making toward gender equality!

Liberian Teenager Set to Launch Her Debut Book

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