"Gathering Blue," a dystopian novel by Lois Lowry, follows the story of Kira, a young girl born with a physical deformity in a society that values strength and productivity. After her mother’s death, Kira faces the challenge of survival in a community that often abandons the weak. Despite the obstacles, Kira's unique ability to weave becomes her ticket to a new life, as she is taken to the Council of Guardians to use her...