I was at boarders checking out some new books to add to my ever-growing collection when I noticed there was an autograph session going on near the back of the store. Curious as to whom this mysterious author was I made my way to the line. Much to my surprise it was none other than Kate Brian, the author of the book I had just finished Lucky T. The book had left me with such a strong urge to go to a country like India and volunteer with the unfortunate children there. The details she put in the book made it really feel like you were in India, almost like she was writing from first hand experience. That, was one thing I always wanted to know after reading the book, if she had ever participated in an outreach program or was a part of the peace core.
I had only been standing in line for only a few minutes since the line was sort of small, suddenly I was at the beginning of the line. “I just have to know, what inspired you to write a book that exposed not only the beauty of another culture, but the ugly truth behind it?” I asked her.
“Well, I find great joy in volunteering, giving back to the less fortunate in our communities, and I wanted to spark that enthusiasm in my readers.” She said thoughtfully. “At the same time I wanted to educate them on the fact that it’s not just our communities that need help, that we all need to put aside our selfish ways and help each other all around the world. If we allow ourselves to do that there is no telling how many wonderful people we will meet, and how many more opportunities open up.”
“Have you ever been to India, because the imagery in the book is so detailed, and the knowledge of the culture is very in depth?” I asked while she was signing my copy of the book.
“Actually, that was the hardest part of writing this book for me. It took a lot of research, and luckily I have a friend who used to live in India for a long time. She set me up with a series of pen pals in order to come up with ideas for characters within my book. That is actually how I got most of the names for the book.” She said. She then gave me my book and turned her attention to the next person in line.
I had only been standing in line for only a few minutes since the line was sort of small, suddenly I was at the beginning of the line. “I just have to know, what inspired you to write a book that exposed not only the beauty of another culture, but the ugly truth behind it?” I asked her.
“Well, I find great joy in volunteering, giving back to the less fortunate in our communities, and I wanted to spark that enthusiasm in my readers.” She said thoughtfully. “At the same time I wanted to educate them on the fact that it’s not just our communities that need help, that we all need to put aside our selfish ways and help each other all around the world. If we allow ourselves to do that there is no telling how many wonderful people we will meet, and how many more opportunities open up.”
“Have you ever been to India, because the imagery in the book is so detailed, and the knowledge of the culture is very in depth?” I asked while she was signing my copy of the book.
“Actually, that was the hardest part of writing this book for me. It took a lot of research, and luckily I have a friend who used to live in India for a long time. She set me up with a series of pen pals in order to come up with ideas for characters within my book. That is actually how I got most of the names for the book.” She said. She then gave me my book and turned her attention to the next person in line.
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