Gathering Blue

In this dystopian sequel to The Giver, Kira is a young girl with a twisted leg who lives in a village that typically abandons those with physical disabilities. When her mother dies, Kira's weaving talents save her from exile as the Council of Guardians assigns her to repair and maintain the ceremonial robe that tells their community's history. The story explores themes of artistic expression, societal control, disability rights, and the power of preserving truth through art, while Kira discovers disturbing secrets about her seemingly primitive society.