Selamawi Asgedom
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| Selamawi Haileab Asgedom | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1976 Adi Wahla, Ethiopia |
| Occupation | Public speaker Author |
Selamawi Haileab Asgedom (born in Adi Wahla, Ethiopia on September 29, 1976)[1] or Mawi Asgedom for short, is an author, public speaker, and a refugee of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin.[2] Mawi grew up in the Chicago metro area of Wheaton, Illinois. He also graduated with top honors from Harvard University, receiving a degree in American history and giving the commencement address at his graduation in 1999.[2][3] After university he created a goal-setting program for teens called "The Code", which he later used to create a book. Asgedom also wrote an autobiography, Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard. It was published in 2001.
He is very popular speaking guest at middle schools, as he likes to get them to participate.[3]
His autobiography, Of Beatles and Angels was selected by Springfield, Pennsylvania as their community book, and 2,378 people read it there.[4] Day-time television host Oprah Winfrey named her interview of Mr. Asgedom as one of her 20 Unfogettable Momements in October 2005.[5]
Asgedom is currently working on a three-book fantasy series, the first of which he hopes to finish by late April 2007.[3]. He has stated that he is very happy with the progress of these books.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Mawi's FAQ's. Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- ^ a b Asgedom, Mawi [2001] (September 2002). in Dave Berger: Of Beetles & Angels. New York: Megan Timgley Books. ISBN 0-316-82620-0.
- ^ a b c d Asgedom, Selamawi. "The Code: The 5 Secrets of Teen Success, Q&A" Kennett Middle School, Landenberg, Pennsylvania (2007-02-28).
- ^ Google cache of community flyer for event. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
- ^ Unforgettable! Coming to America. 20th Anniversary Celebration! About Oprah from the October 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
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| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Selamawi Asgedom |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mawi Asgedom |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Author, public speaker, refugee |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 29, 1976 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Adi Wahla, Ethiopia |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
