Events

Update: We had a very successful book talk event. Click here for pictures and VIDEO CLIP

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Join me for an afternoon of conversation and reflection.

We’ll talk about my journey—from working in factories in Nepal to becoming a school counselor in New York—and the experiences that shaped my memoir, A Fight for a Cup of Chai, along with my first novella, which quietly mirrors that journey.

This will not be a formal reading, but an open space for...

Dates: April 26-27, 2025

Location: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Booth #832

Event Highlights: Book signing, author Q&A, and a chance to discuss the themes of A Fight for a Cup of Chai with festivalgoers.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or more information about A Fight for a Cup of Chai, visit www.sanmanthapa.com or contact sanman.thapa@gmail.com.

Highlights from the Event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/160sKqTcc2SUU031czuHbJtNgJm8oIwM1?usp=drive_link

I’m excited to announce the official book launch of A Fight for a Cup of Chai on March 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Himalayan Restaurant & Bar (74-14 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372).

This deeply personal book explores resilience, identity, and the struggles that shape us. Whether you’ve already read it or are just discovering it, I’d love to meet you, share...