Book in Common
2009-10 The Soloist by Steve Lopez
2008-09 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
“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
Awards
- Kiriyama Prize - Nonfiction Award
- Time Magazine - Asia Book of The Year
- Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association - Nonfiction Award
- Borders Bookstore - Original Voices Selection
- Banff Mountain Festival - Book Award Finalist
- Montana Honor Book Award
Community Support
- City of Chico Proclamation (pdf)
- City of Oroville Proclamation (doc)
- Butte County Board of Supervisors Proclamation (pdf)
- Fundraising
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