Sanman Thapa | Author | Counselor | Storyteller

Sanman Thapa is an author, educator, and National Certified School Counselor who writes about resilience, migration, and hope. His debut memoir, A Fight for a Cup of Chai, is a story born from child labor, loss, and hardship—yet carried by the fight for dignity, the strength of the human spirit, and the promise of hope. From Nepal’s garment factories to building a new life in America, he offers a powerful portrait of perseverance and justice. 

When he isn’t counseling students in New York, Sanman shares reflections on identity, parenting, and cultural belonging at www.sanmanthapa.com. He is currently working on his second memoir, From Rice Paddies to Highrises, which continues his exploration of resilience, family, and the immigrant experience.