Upcoming Event
From Factory Floors to Classrooms: A Conversation with Sanman Thapa

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 dialogue—about labor, resilience, and the small, often unseen moments that shape our lives. 

Books will be available, and I’d be glad to connect and speak with you.  

Location: Indian-American Cafe
91 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Sunday, May 24, 2026
12:00–3:00 PM  

Contact: 347-944-2173 

Come by, grab some amazing food, and let’s connect. Hope to see you there.  

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

Posted on: April 6, 2026