Events

Upcoming Events

Date: September 26, 2026 | Time: 12- 3 p.m | Location: Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Ave., Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Join Sanman Thapa for an afternoon of stories, conversation, and connection in Jackson Heights. Sanman will talk about his writing journey and his books, A Fight for a Cup of Chai and From the Window: The City of What-Ifs.

Looking forward to great conversation, connection, and Nepali treats. If you'd like a signed copy, books will be available. Everyone is...

Past Events

May

Past Event

From Factory Floors to Classrooms: A Conversation with Sanman Thapa

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...

April

Past Event

Meet Sanman Thapa at the LA Times Festival of Books, Booth #832

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.

March

Past Event

Join Me for a Book Launch!

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...