Read up on FamilyFest speaker

Students in Beloit’s middle and high schools are reading “Of Beetles and Angels: A True Story of the American Dream” by Mawi Asgedom in preparation of his appearance at FamilyFest this month.

Set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17, FamilyFest is a combination of last year’s StoryFest and the Parent Involvement Conference sponsored by the School District of Beloit.

Organizers invited Asgedom to speak because his life touches on the event’s theme: Hand In Hand Building Character.

Asgedom, a refugee from Ethiopia, migrated to Illinois with his siblings and parents as a young boy. Despite living in poverty, he achieved academic success and graduated from Harvard.

I’m guessing this is an inspiring memoir and have mentally added it to my list of To Be Read books.

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