L. J. Hauser Jr. High
65 Woodside Road
Riverside, IL 60546
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One Book, One District

Posted Apr 16 2008 | Category: News, Volunteer Opportunities

This information was originally posted on April 16, 2008. Please note that the article refers to events from a previous school year.

In the month of May, all Hauser students will all read the same book in the first One Book, One District project. The selected novel for One Book, One District is The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis. This novel is set in Kabul, Afghanistan during the rule of the Taliban. The Breadwinner eloquently describes the fear, hunger, and desperation of Parvana and her strength, hope for a better future, and willingness to keep fighting for her family through creative means. Hauser is looking for a guest speaker to talk to the students at the end of the project. Do you know anyone willing to share his or her experiences such as a member of the armed forces that served in Afghanistan, an Afghan immigrant or someone who has traveled to Afghanistan? If so, please check into your contact and find out if they are willing to share their experiences with 450 junior high students. Thank you! Sarah Clark at clarks@district96.org