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William Kamkwamba
Malawi, San Francisco, and sometimes NY City.
I am a Malawian inventor, author of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" (with Bryan Mealer) and student at Dartmouth College.
Interests: writing books, farming, the internet, ipods, computers, education, mobile phones, action movies, windmills, wind energy, solar power, irrigation, lighting, low-power lighting, digital cameras and camcorders, helping my family, animals and wildlife documentaries, Heroes, 24, Prison Break.
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Moving Windmills Innovation Center
Now, I am working on my biggest project yet, the Moving Windmills Innovation Center. This will be a hands-on, collaborative-learning center located in Kasungu, Malawi, East Africa. Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2020 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Updates from the past two years
Posted Oct 6, 2014 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Apologies for my silence
Posted Sep 28, 2014 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Dallas FW Star-Telegram Read it: 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' teaches perseverance
Posted Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon Dial, $16.99; ages 7-9 What it's about: This is the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy with big dreams who built a windmill... Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Roving Fiddlehead children's book website reviews The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Posted Jan 29, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Albany Times-Union: Get to know: Children’s book illustrator Elizabeth Zunon
Posted Jan 29, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Denver Post review of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers
Posted Jan 29, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Another Great Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books February 2012
Posted Jan 29, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Your children donated 10,000 children's books for my library in Malawi
Posted Jan 26, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Maria Popova, founder and editor of Brainpickings' review of "The Boy Who..."
Posted Jan 26, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Last Chance to Participate in Literacy Campaign for my Library
Posted Jan 25, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Watch this video of my village and learn about our literacy project.
It's great. Made me homesick a little. Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Over 7500 books raised for my village Library in Wimbe, Malawi 3/4 of the way there
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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If you've read the book, consider writing a brief online review...
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at the American Library Association
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Kirkus Reviews on The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Young Reader's Edition
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Humanitarian News Picks up Elizabeth Zunon interview
Posted Jan 22, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Exclusive TED Interview with Elizabeth Zunon,...
Posted Jan 20, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Update on Bryan Mealer and me, co-authors of both editions of TBWHTW
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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Children's Literacy in my Village: partnering with the Pearson foundation
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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"Get Yourself Ready to Be Blown Away"-Wall St. Journal and other reviews
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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I am happy to celebrate the publication of my new...
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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African Leadership Academy Indaba
Last week I went to New Jersey for a reunion of the first two classes to graduate from the African Leadership Academy. The school sponsored a conference on leadership and economic development of our continent. They wanted those of us... Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2011 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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My Summer of 2011
Posted Aug 4, 2011 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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How To Make Nsima
Posted Aug 4, 2011 at William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker
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