With it have come kite-fighting and the so-called "kite runners" described by author Khaled Hosseini in his 2003 novel, the WSJ's Don Duncan reports.

“I’m going to do whatever I can to give voice to the voiceless artists of Afghanistan right now,” he said. Ticket prices start at $25. For more information on “The Kite Runner” or to buy ...

Few novels leave an imprint on our minds quite like The Kite Runner. Khaled Hosseini’s powerful story of friendship and redemption, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s turbulent past, has moved ...