Thursday, September 21, 2006

Out of Africa

Imagine yourself fleeing famine and war, only to find your survival depends on someone who is supposed to be your enemy. That's what happens to Christian Sahay and Jewish Rahel as they try to escape the upheaval in their native Ethiopia. You can find out what happens to them in THE STORYTELLER'S BEADS by Jane Kurtz.
Author Jane Kurtz is a fascinating person, who was born in the United States but grew up in Ethiopia. Hear more about her life at http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2006/09/author-interview-jane-kurtz-on.html
Jane has started an organization to make books available to kids over there. Check out this website www.ethiopiareads.org

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