SJSU Campus Reading Program
2006 Book Selection
For current Campus Reading Program book selection - click here.
The fall
2006 book – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini,
The story takes place in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Bay Area. San
José State University is mentioned twice in the story with the main
characterattending SJSU soon after arriving in California.
In 1980, when the author was of high school age, he and his family
left Afghanistan and obtained political asylum in the U.S.Dr. Hosseini, an
internist, lives and practices in the Silicon Valley.
Table of Contents
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Calendar of events for The Kite Runner - 06/07 |
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Theater production of The Kite Runner (spring 2007) - photos
Script writer Professor Matt Spangler received the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for 2009 |
“It
is extraordinary."
Provost Carmen Sigler
"An
intensely involving personal journey that speaks intimately to every
reader."
Mitch Berman, Director, Center for Literary Arts, SJSU
"This tremendously powerful book raises questions about the capacity of human beings to destroy and redeem lives, and the actions that lead to both. As humans we carry both potentials, and it is our moral education that enables us to distinguish and correct, to liberate and prevent. This book also brings forth the conditions which culturally diverse groups may face in their endeavors to achieve the 'American dream.'" Professor Elba Maldonado-Colon, College of Education
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Read the winning entries for the fall 2006 essay contest on The Kite Runner.
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Author Khaled Hosseini
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Barnes & Noble's site on Hosseini - interview, writing advice, and more
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Listen to an NPR Interview of Khaled Hosseini (7/27/03 by Liane Hansen)
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Reading guide from the SJSU Campus Reading Program (print this and keep it with you as you read the book)
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Mercury News article on the author + author's book list + reading by the author (2/19/06)
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Information on Afghanistan
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From the World Factbook
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From Afghanistan Country Study, American University
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From BBC News
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From National Geographic
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From Library of Congress
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From the United Nations:
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Related Reading
For a list of books to consider reading after The Kite Runner, based on suggestions of SJSU employees and students serving as discussion group facilitators, click here.
Several cities, states and libraries have sponsored reading of The Kite Runner. Additional reading lists relevant to The Kite Runner can be found at the links below. You can these books in the King Library or your local bookstore and you can find information online on most of them using your favorite search engine or online bookstore. For guidance in finding references in the King Library - click here.
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Reference list from the Public Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County
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Suggested reading list from the Read Across Rhode Island program
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Further reading list from Multnomah County Library
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List from the Lincoln City Libraries
