In a small Nepali village, resting in the shadow of the mountain lives a young girl named Presha. She dreams of one day summiting the mountain in the tradition of her Sherpa family. With hair as dark as night and determination burning in her golden-brown eyes, Presha faces challenges from her family, friends, and even herself.

Amid the good hearted nature of the Sherpas, her grandparents' wisdom. and the traditions of her homeland, Presha learns patience, resilience, and the value of education. As seasons pass and her resolve deepens, she proves that even the loftiest dreams are within reach for those who dare to believe.

A heartwarming tale of family, culture, and the unyielding power of dreams, Presha's Mountain is an inspiring journey for readers of all ages.

Author Rebecca Thapa is an author and 6th grade English/Language Arts teacher. Thapa began her writing career as a journalist and rediscovered her love for children's literature when she became a mother. Her picture books, Lights for Tihar and Presha's Mountain, were inspired by her husband's home country, Nepal.