An Afghan boy flies a kite in the hills overlooking Kabul. Kite flying, the traditional sport of Afghan children, was banned under the fundamentalist Taliban regime, along with dancing, music, and a host of other activities. Reports of the kite flying ban inspired Khaled Hosseini to write his celebrated novel, The Kite Runner. Kites reappeared immediately when the Taliban was driven from Kabul. (© James Reeve/Corbis) Return to Previous Page Back to: Khaled Hosseini Profile Khaled Hosseini Biography Khaled Hosseini Interview Khaled Hosseini Photo Gallery