One Book Sacramento - Three Cups of Tea

Essay Contest

“Three Cups of Tea is one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time. Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest to build schools in the wildest parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world.”

-- Tom Brokaw, former NBC News anchor

Meet the Author:

October 2, Thursday, 6 p.m.:
David Oliver Relin
Central Library, in the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, with the Bee Book Club (doors open at 5:15 p.m.), 828 I Street, Sacramento. Book sales following the program. Limited seating – first come, first served.

THREE CUPS OF TEA SPECIAL PROGRAMS

For families: Make a Colorful Kite
Join us for a special family program that celebrates the tradition of kite making in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Learn to make your own kite based on traditional designs with artists from ArtWorks.
- September 17, Wednesday, 3 p.m.: Courtland Library, 170 Primasing Avenue, Courtland.
- September 17, Wednesday, 4 p.m.: Rio Linda Library, 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda.
- October 7, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.: Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue, Galt.
- October 15, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.: Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.
- October 16, Thursday, 4 p.m. Southgate Library, 6132 66th Avenue, Sacramento.
- October 18, Saturday, 11 a.m.: Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento.
For families: Folktales of Pakistan and Afghanistan
Join ArtWorks for a special family program that celebrates folktales from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Enjoy hearing a story and then create simple hand puppets and a puppet theater based on the story that you can enjoy at home.
- September 28, Sunday, 2 p.m.: Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento.
- October 9, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.: Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
For adults: Sugar and Spice Tea Party
Join us for a special adult program that celebrates the tradition of tea. Create everything you’ll need to have your own tea party; invitations, scones, tea sandwiches, and a teapot-shaped recipe book. Registration is required by calling (916) 264-2920.
- September 24, Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.
- October 1, Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.
ONE BOOK SACRAMENTO AWARD-WINNING FILM SERIES
These stunning and memorable films are offered as part of the 2008 One Book Sacramento: Connecting Our Communities program.

Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Avenue
Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m.
- September 17 - Children of the Heaven – 1998 nomination, for Best Foreign Language Film (Iranian). This is a simple story of two children and their efforts to cover up the loss of a pair of shoes from their impoverished parents.
- September 24 - Persepolis – An animated award-winning film, based on an autobiographical graphic novel. The film follows Marjane’s childhood, in Tehran, Iran’s 1978 repressive society, to her adolescence in France, and to her return to Tehran as an adult. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film.