Your students are about to read a gorgeous novel set in a country most Americans can't locate on a map. This presentation fixes that before page one. Twenty-two fully designed slides covering Hosseini's biography, Afghan history, cultural and religious context, and the novel's place in the American literary conversation - plus a complete slide-by-slide teacher's guide with deeper context, talking moves, and tidbits you'll actually want to share. FULL DESCRIPTION:Here's the thing about The Kite