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screenings and talks.

 

Princeton Reads Coordinator:

Kristin Friberg

Princeton Public Library

(609) 924-9529 ext. 257

kfriberg@princetonlibrary.org

Princeton Reads Committee:

Jane  Brown; Leslie  Burger; Susan  Conlon; Mary Lou  Hartman; Janie  Hermann; Jan  Johnson; Andre  Levie; Terri  Nelson;  Martha Perry; Allison  Santos; Barbara  Silberstein; Ann  Woodrow; Tim  Quinn

Sponsors

Central Asia Institute

Nathan Cummings Foundation


Princeton Public Library


Princeton Regional School District


Princeton University, Muslim Life Program


Thunderbird School of Global Management (Princeton chapter)


Radio Tahrir (WBAI New York)

Extra special thanks to Sumeera Baig and Adnan Shamsi for their amazing efforts.

We wish to thank local retailers for their support of this year’s Princeton Reads, including the bent spoon, Chuck’s Spring Street Café, jaZams, The Little Chef Pastry Shop, The Original Soupman, Princeton Record Exchange, Small World Coffee, and Tico’s.

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Princeton Reads 2009

Please join us by sharing Three Cups of Tea.

Events

Discussion Groups

Discussion Questions

girls studying

Events

paper doll

Saturday, Oct.3, 11 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m., Story Room

Drop-in doll-making workshop. Make a paper doll of yourself and we’ll hang them up in the community room or our Oct. 7th kickoff event with author/illustrator Susan L. Roth.

listen to the wind

Wednesday, Oct.7, 7 p.m.

Princeton Reads Kickoff:

Celebrate the official start of this year’s Princeton Reads with a family celebration featuring an art presentation and booksigning by author/collage artist of the picture book, Listen to the Wind: the story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea, Susan L. Roth.  There will also be choral performances by students from Noor-Ul-Iman and the Princeton Girlchoir, plus the chance to win copies of three different versions of Three Cups of Tea.

Osama

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m.

Film screening, “Osama”: The compelling story of a 12-year-old girl and her mother who must fend for themselves when the hospital where they work is closed and the girl must disguise herself as a boy.

afghan starSunday, Oct. 11

Pennies for Peace Collection Day:

Bring in your pennies and learn more about the Pennies for Peace initiative from 2-4 p.m. Pennies may also be donated at other services desks in the library through the month of October.

Oct. 11, 4 p.m.

Film screening, “Afghan Star”: The X-factor comes to Kabul in this documentary about the TV talent show that challenges gender, tribal and religious boundaries, transfixing the nation’s people and antagonizing religious scholars.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, noon

Women in Islam: Afsheen Shamsi , a former adviser to the Pakistan mission to the United Nations, discusses common misconceptions about Islam as they relate to the role of women in Islam and Muslim countries.

Inside IslamSunday, Oct.18 at McCosh 10, 1:30 p.m.

Film Screening, “Inside Islam": What a Billion Muslims Really Think” Executive producer Michael Wolfe will lead a post-screening discussion.

The Afghan Women You Don't KnowTuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

The Afghan Women You Don’t Know: An examination of Afghan women entrepreneurs and how they are helping to build their country, featuring the screening of the documentary, Thread.  A panel discussion with representatives from BPeace and Project Artemis will follow.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.Exploring Asian Tea Culture

Exploring Asian Tea Culture: Tea expert Judith Krall Russo will speak about the history, customs and traditions of tea in Asia, where it can serve as a sign of welcome and friendship or as part of meditation, in addition to being a beverage. Tea paraphernalia will be displayed and there will be tea for sipping following the talk.

Three Cups of TeaFriday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., Nassau Presbyterian Church

Greg Mortenson: author of Three Cups of Tea will talk about his work of building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This event is SOLD OUT.

(If you were unable to get tickets to the Oct.23rd event, independent of the library, the Central Asia Institute is having its annual fundraiser on the evening of Oct. 24th in New Brunswick, NJ that will also feature Greg Mortenson. More details )
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Discussion Groups
Date & Time Description & Location

Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.

 

 Contemporary Books, "Three Cups of Tea"

Oct. 10, 10 a.m.

 

 Go Between Club, Young readers edition of "Three Cups of Tea"

Oct. 10, 2:30 p.m.

 

 Heads and Tales, discussion of "Listen to the Wind: The story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea," picture book.

Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m.

 

 Crossing Generations (location: Acorn Glen Assisted Living Residence)

Oct.13, 7 p.m.

 
Read One/Knit Too!: "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson - book discussion group led by Cynthia Lambert. Read or listen to this month's selection; join us with your latest knitting project as we discuss the book.

Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

 
Quiet Room Talking Politics led by Joan Goldstein: "Descent Into Chaos: The US and the Disaster in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia" by Ahmet Rashid

Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

 

 Teen Discussion Group (teens and adults welcome)

Oct. 14 , noon

 

 Circulo de Lectura: "Tres Tazas De Té : La Lucha De Un Hombre Por Promover La Paz-- Escuela A Escuela" por Greg Mortenson (discussion in Spanish)

Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.

 

 Word for Word Club, discussion of "Listen to the Wind: The story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea," picture book.
Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Book Journeys **Princeton Reads selection w/cooking demo** "Three Cups of Tea" at Whole Foods, Windsor Green Shopping Center, Route 1. Register here.
Discussion Questions
Let's talk about it. Whether your group is comprised of children, young adults or adults, we have discussion questions to stimulate conversation.
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updated 9/22/09
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