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‘People are buzzing’ about Pierce County READS
March 06, 2009
Now in its second year, the Pierce County READS program strives to encourage reading opportunities for all people, said Mary Getchell of the Pierce County Library System.
This year’s program began in January and will run through March. It is centered on David Oliver Relin and Greg Mortenson’s nonfiction book, “Three Cups of Tea,” which vividly describes Mortenson’s journey from a failed 1993 attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain, to successfully establish schools in some of the most remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
By replacing guns with pencils, rhetoric with reading, Mortenson combines his unique background with his intimate knowledge of the third-world to promote peace with books, not bombs, and successfully bring education and hope to remote communities in central Asia. Three Cups of Tea is at once an unforgettable adventure and the inspiring true story of how one man really is changing the world—one school at a time.
On March 13, community members will be able to have a “book talk” with Relin at the University Place Presbyterian Church beginning at 10 a.m. Later, Relin will make an appearance at 5 p.m. in the Regency Room of PLU’s University Center to discuss reporting practices on social issues and their effect on children around the world.
The main author event program will take place at the Sharon McGavick Student and Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College at 7 p.m. Relin will be appearing there to speak, entertain and sign books. The event is free, but there will be no pre-ticketing and seating will be open.
March 17 will bring readers the opportunity to view a presentation on “Climbing the Himalayas,” beginning at 3 p.m. at Tillicum. Stewart Wolfe will be presenting videos and slideshows about the fascinating cultures of Pakistan, India, Tibet, Nepal and Central Asian Republics.
The final Pierce County READS event will be a book discussion on March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Key Center. Readers are encouraged to bring their ideas, questions and insight about “Three Cups of Tea.”
So far, 2009’s program has been very successful. By looking at the distribution of promotional materials, media coverage, program participation, number of visits to the library’s web site and checkouts of the selected book, Pierce County Library can determine the impact of Pierce County READS.
“The number of checkouts of the selected book are surpassing our projections,” said Getchell.
Although the program began in January, it is not too late to get involved. The Pierce County Library System offers the book in hardback, paperback, large text print, audio downloads and audiobooks. Garfield Book Company at PLU also carries the book, and will donate $1 to the “Pennies for Peace” program for every book sold. More information can be found at Pennies for Peace.
For a complete schedule of Pierce County READS events or for further information on the program, please visit Pierce County Reads.
Student employee Brielle Erickson compiled this report. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman.
By replacing guns with pencils, rhetoric with reading, Mortenson combines his unique background with his intimate knowledge of the third-world to promote peace with books, not bombs, and successfully bring education and hope to remote communities in central Asia. Three Cups of Tea is at once an unforgettable adventure and the inspiring true story of how one man really is changing the world—one school at a time.
On March 13, community members will be able to have a “book talk” with Relin at the University Place Presbyterian Church beginning at 10 a.m. Later, Relin will make an appearance at 5 p.m. in the Regency Room of PLU’s University Center to discuss reporting practices on social issues and their effect on children around the world.
The main author event program will take place at the Sharon McGavick Student and Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College at 7 p.m. Relin will be appearing there to speak, entertain and sign books. The event is free, but there will be no pre-ticketing and seating will be open.
March 17 will bring readers the opportunity to view a presentation on “Climbing the Himalayas,” beginning at 3 p.m. at Tillicum. Stewart Wolfe will be presenting videos and slideshows about the fascinating cultures of Pakistan, India, Tibet, Nepal and Central Asian Republics.
The final Pierce County READS event will be a book discussion on March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Key Center. Readers are encouraged to bring their ideas, questions and insight about “Three Cups of Tea.”
So far, 2009’s program has been very successful. By looking at the distribution of promotional materials, media coverage, program participation, number of visits to the library’s web site and checkouts of the selected book, Pierce County Library can determine the impact of Pierce County READS.
“The number of checkouts of the selected book are surpassing our projections,” said Getchell.
Although the program began in January, it is not too late to get involved. The Pierce County Library System offers the book in hardback, paperback, large text print, audio downloads and audiobooks. Garfield Book Company at PLU also carries the book, and will donate $1 to the “Pennies for Peace” program for every book sold. More information can be found at Pennies for Peace.
For a complete schedule of Pierce County READS events or for further information on the program, please visit Pierce County Reads.
Student employee Brielle Erickson compiled this report. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman.