Jan Martinez, founder of Christ Kitchen, will read from her new book, "Christ Kitchen: Loving Women Out of Poverty" at 7 p.m., Sept. 26. at Auntie's Bookstore.
The book is the true story of how Martinez turned a personal tragedy into a life dedicated to loving and mentoring women on the outskirts of society.
On May 31 Venerable Thubten Chodron, founder of Sravasti Abbey, will read from her latest book, "Don't Believe Everything You Think" to raise money for youth in Ponderay County.
YES provides for homeless teens, of which there are more than 100 in the Ponderay County area.