Get pressed key while python program run in Minecraft

Hi,

(this is a long shot, I'm asking here because I don't really know where to ask, if that's the wrong place it would be great if someone can tell me where to ask).

I'm using the book Adventures in Minecraft (http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-111894691X.html). It uses the Bukkit server 1.6.4, the RaspberryJuice plugin and Python 2.6. The book explains how to read input from the keyboard, using raw_input. With raw_input we can ask the player to enter some information after starting the Python program and before entering the Minecraft session.

Is there a way to read input from the keyboard while one is playing Minecraft, not just before entering the Minecraft session?

Thanks!