One of the books we discussed, in looking at how our perspective changes as we read, was Henry and The Kite Dragon by Bruce Edward Hall. It is based on a true story, and if you haven't read it yourself, or to a child you love, I strongly suggest that you do.
Which brings us to Aarti's challenge beginning September 14 (click on the banner for more information):
Because I read so much translated literature, it is not hard for me to find a novel written by "a person of color." I have a plethora of books in Japanese literature, and I'd love to reread Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street because I read not one book by a female author for Richard and Stu's Spanish Lit Month a few months ago. Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, Isabelle Allende, are all Spanish authors I've loved. But, I think I'll read Empress Orchid by Anchee Min for next week, and perhaps Small Island by Andrea Levy if I have time before September ends.
Of course, don't forget to come back and chat about Haruki Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage on September 12. I will put up a few final thoughts I have about this marvelous book, and the discussions questions presented by Random House. Feel free to answer any of them that appeal to you, and know that I treasure the discussion that reading together affords.
Until then, may your week to come be cool.
Literally.