Gathering Blue

The 2nd book in this Lois Lowry trilogy, the story introduces a different post-apocalyptic society where things are less advanced. Kira is a lame but gifted weaver and after her mother's quick death, she is given the role of working on a special robe worn by the Singer for the yearly Gathering. She learns that she and her other fellow captive "talents" were likely orphaned by the Council that governs the society so that they can be used for their purposes.

Finished this off in a few hours, already put in a request for the last book.