William Kamkwamba speaks during a dedication ceremony for a windmill he built and dedicated to Randolph Middle School in Charlotte Monday. The windmill resembles the one featured in his bestselling book, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.comStudents at Randolph Middle School got a just-before-summer visit from an international bestselling author on Monday. The book inspired a lot of students to meet the man behind the story they read in class, Benjamin Rigsby, who teaches sixth grade language arts. Kamkwamba resides in Malawi and traveled more than 8,000 miles to visit Charlotte. It really made their day.”William Kamkwamba, author of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” autographs a copy of his book for Elizabeth Crimmins, 12, at Randolph Middle School in Charlotte Monday.

Source: The Guardian June 06, 2022 22:04 UTC