Two Free Kite Runner Events

There's so much to say about The Kite Runner that we can hardly contain ourselves...

Join us for two FREE events:

A panel discussion by MJC Professors called "Why Is The Kite Runner Flying So High?" will be held in Forum 110 on Monday, April 3. Come see what your professors have to say about this fascinating text. Do you have burning questions you'd like answered? Are there themes, characters, locations, etc. that you need further explanation about?

• The panel will feature lively discussion by Tim Hobert, Optimism One, Sam Pierstorff, and Lynn Richardson; Michelle Christopherson will serve as facilitator. All are professors at MJC in the Literature and Language Arts Division. There will be lots of time for students and audience members to ask the panel professors questions.

A lecture by Ameena Jandali called "Everything You Wanted to Know About Islam But Were Afraid to Ask" in which Ms. Jandali will bring to light some of the many questions we may have about this religion.

• This lecture will feature Ameena Jandali, who is an experienced speaker and has delivered hundreds of presentations on Islam and related subjects. She has an M.A. degree in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley and is a founding member and VP of Product Development for Islamic Networks Group.

More information on MJC Reads: The Kite Runner can be found by contacting the Literature and Language Arts Division Office at 575-6149 or ask your instructor for more details.

What does this book illuminate about...

What does this book illuminate about...

1. social classes in Afghanistan
2. the political situation in Afghanistan
3. the economy of the region
4. father-son relationships
5. family values
6. friendship

What other "lessons" or "mini-stories" does this book teach us about Afghanistan, about families, about friends, about the US, about the world?

Article from San Francisco Gate

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