The Kite Runner Resources

Background Information for
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini

Afghanistan Information	About the Author: Khaled Hosseini
World Factbook: Afghanistan	Khaled Hosseini Bio
LOC: Country Study- Afghanistan	Kahaled Hosseini Biography
Country Studies- Afghanistan	NPR Interview with Khaled Hosseini
U.S. Dept. of State: Background Note: Afghanistan	Meet the Writers: Khaled Hosseini
Who are the Taliban?
Taliban Movement

Afghanistan Culture	About the Book
The Afghan Sport of Buzkashi	USA Today: "Kite Runner Soars..."
Afghan Holidays, Festivals, Attractions	NYTimes Book Review
The Art of Yar Mohammad Taraky	Literary Cavalcade: The Kite Runner
	Discussion Questions

Kites and Kite Runners	Maps and Photos
Afghan Fighters	National Geographic: Afghanistan/Taliban Photos
How Kites are Helping Rebuild Afghanistan	Afghanistan Photography
Artistry in the Air	Interactive Afghanistan Map
KiteFlying: Afghanistan	Afghanistan Map