Author Alem Bantayehu generously donated copies of her newly published book to Ethiopia Reads in support of the Take One Book Campaign, that we took to Ethiopia with us when we traveled to Addis Ababa in March.
The picture on the left shows one of the girls who regularly visits Shola Library tickled as she reads.
Read more about Ms. Bantayehu and Clever Mimi:
Clever Mimi, by Alem Bantayehu, is a light-hearted story based on the Ethiopian folktale, Silly Mammo. This a warm story about Clever Mimi, who convinces her mother that she needs keremela.
The illustrations are bright, eye-catching, and sure to entertain the young reader. This 28 page book is published in English and is for an audience age 4-8, although this 36 year old enjoyed the story.
The author, Alem Bantayehu, was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As a young child she lived in Mexico, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Ms. Bantayehu received her higher education in the United States, attending college in Virginia and obtaining an MBA from prestigious Georgetown University. She now resides in the United States with her husband and two small children.
This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com.
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