WEDNESDAY, March 13th @ 7PM: SEE SAW GIRL Concludes

The exciting conclusion of this lovely tale by award-winning author, Linda Sue Park.

Impatient with the constraints put on her as an aristocratic girl living in 17th-century Korea, 12-year-old Jade Blossom determines to see beyond her small world.

Jade longs to take trips to the mountains and the marketplace. If only she could read and paint, but these are things only boys can do. Jade won’t stop thinking about the world beyond the high walls of her home. Then one day she secretly sets off to do what no other girl her age has ever done before.

Gina Pralou-Maven live, in Voice.

WEDNESDAY, March 6th @ 7PM: SEE SAW GIRL (Part 1)

Impatient with the constraints put on her as an aristocratic girl living in 17th-century Korea, 12-year-old Jade Blossom determines to see beyond her small world.

Jade longs to take trips to the mountains and the marketplace. If only she could read and paint, but these are things only boys can do. Jade won’t stop thinking about the world beyond the high walls of her home. Then one day she secretly sets off to do what no other girl her age has ever done before.

Another lovely adventure from Author Linda Sue Park. Gina Pralou-Maven live, in Voice.

MONDAY, November 19th at 7pm: The Conclusion KITE FIGHTERS

As the two young  brothers continue to work together, growing side-by-side as they learn about cooperation, respect, and tradition. The big kite fighting competition looms large on the horizon.  It will take the skill of both brothers, along with the support and encouragement of their King and friend, to win the day and bring honor and glory to their house and their Kingdom. 

Come find out how it all ends!  Gina Pralou, Live in Voice!

There are some fun linked sites out there that people have created for this book.  If you have a young person in your life, and you want to introduce this book to them, you might enjoy the support of these sites:
~ Suzy Red
~ in2Books
~ A Delightful Web Book Report created by "Andrew" at St Brendan's School in 2004.  I think he liked the book!

MONDAY, November 12th at 7pm: More from "Kite Fighters"

More from Linda Sue Park's delightful celebration of brotherhood, set in Fifteenth-century Korea.

We've met the two brothers.  We've learned of the great skill of one at the engineering and decoration of beautiful, strong kites.  We've learned by test of the great skill of the other at flying kites, sometimes under profound restrictions.  Come and enjoy as Gina shares more of this touching and suspenseful story that mixes a vivid setting with the journey of the brothers as they grow in skill, gain praise, and challenge family traditions.

Presented Live in Voice.

MONDAY, November 5th at 7pm: "The Kite Fighters" ~ Part 1

 In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Newbery Award-Winnibg Author Linda Sue Park weaves together the journey of Kee-sup and his younger brother, Young-sup, as their shared love of kites and their individual skills both gain praise, and challenge family traditions. This touching and suspenseful story, filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting, brings a remarkable setting vividly to life. 

Presented Live in Voice by Gina Pralou.