The Kite Runner
Companion: Parvana's Journey

'The Kite Runner' book

Community Selection

'Parvana's Journey' book

Junior Companion Book

Our Community Celebration

Saratoga Reads events celebrating The Kite Runner included an Afghan kite-making workshop, staged readings, a taped interview with the author, and a Novel and Naan potluck and discussion group sponsored by local book clubs and the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

An artist creates a henna tattoo at a family event celebrating Afghan culture on Skidmore College's Case Green. Photo by Emma Dodge Hanson.
A kite-making workshop on Skidmore College's Case Green. Photo by Emma Dodge Hanson.
Saratoga Springs Mayor Michael Lenz presents a proclamation honoring Saratoga Reads to Elliott Masie, Marie Glotzbach and Phyllis Roth. Photo by Phil Haggerty.