Greg Mortenson at Seattle Pacific University

The Seattle Public Library presents Greg Mortenson at Seattle Pacific University Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, 7 – 9 p.m.

Seattle Pacific University
Royal Brougham Pavilion
3414 Third Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119

Greg Mortenson discusses “Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

Join us for a special evening with Greg Mortenson, author of the international bestseller, “Three Cups of Tea.” Mortenson will show images and discuss his new book, “Stones into Schools.”

Since the 2006 publication of “Three Cups of Tea,” Mortenson has traveled across the U.S. and the world to share his vision with hundreds of thousands of people. He has met with heads of state, top military officials, and leading politicians who all seek his advice and insight.

“Stones into Schools” picks up where “Three Cups of Tea” left off in 2003. Mortenson recounts his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban.

Mortenson will discuss his vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women -- all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this humanitarian effort.

This program is presented in partnership with The Elliott Bay Book Company. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Seating is limited to the first 2,000. First come, first served. Free parking is available on campus. Doors will open at 6:15 PM.

Contact for more info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian