About This Lesson
King for a Day is a lively, contemporary story that introduces readers to a centuries-old festival (Basant) and the traditional sport of kite fighting, and to a spirited, determined young boy who masters the sport while finding his own way to face and overcome life’s challenges including a bully. The educator's guide from author Rukhsana Khan from Lee & Low Books includes a background, discussion questions, post-reading activities, author and illustrator interview, student activity sheets, and interdisciplinary activities.