Not only are there a number of community events throughout the year that highlight stories and themes from the book but children in grades K-12 will be engaged in learning related to the book in lots of subjects. Check out the information provided by the school district about integration into the curriculum so that you can talk to your kids about the book and how they are applying it in school. Curriculum Development and Books for the children was generously funded by the PEF.

April 9, 2022

In conjunction with the powerful art exhibit related to sustainability we are partnering with the Art Center so that your kids can learn about and create African Art.

1pm – 2pm: African Mask Art Workshop with Mecca Alim

Create a beautiful mask with patterns inspired by the incredible country of Malawi! Use feathers, mixed media, glitter, and sequins to make them sparkle, colorful and detailed as much as your heart desires.

Fee: $10 [Pre-Registration for Workshop is Required]

Located inside Pelham Art Center studio

1pm: African Dance by The Coleman Teen Dance Company

A 3 minute African Dance Piece inspired by the book.

FREE to Attend

Located outside in Pelham Art Center courtyard

About CTDC: The Coleman Teen Dance Company is an award winning student company that has performed all over the east coast including Lincoln Center (NYC), Lyndon Institute (VT), The Palace (CT), and is one of the few companies invited to be part of the Artists for World Peace at the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. The dancers are also acclaimed by the International Dance Council and UNESCO. Learn more at thecolemandance.com

2pm – 3pm: African Drum and Dance Workshop with VashtiDance Theater

This is an open level, fundamental workshop in African percussion and dance traditions. The workshop will focus on community engagement inspired by harvest celebrations and will feature movement and rhythms that have been preserved through oral tradition that tell the story of planting, harvest, community, and cooperation. Participants will learn both the rhythms and movements and build a sense of community through collaboration and celebration.

FREE to Attend

Located outside in Pelham Art Center courtyard

www.vashtidancetheater.com

April 22, 2022 - 9:00 - 9:45 am

A virtual career panel with panelists discussing their careers in sustainable energy and providing a Q and A session for students interested in these careers

Suggested age group - 11th and 12th Grade

April 30, 2022 10 am -12 pm

Join the Junior League of Scientists to build your own wind turbine. With activities appropriate from Pre-K to Middle School join us to build your own wind turbines and generate electricity. This event is free but don't forget to sign up here!

Suggested age group - K-5

Register today to reserve your spot

Session 1 10 am

Session 2 10:30 am

Session 3 11 am

Session 4 11:30 am

May 16, 2022 - 7 PM Zoom

Get a taste of Traditional Malawian Food and feed the hungry. One of the driving motivators for William's ingenuity in the book is the terrible famine suffered by his friends and neighbors. There will be a zoom event where traditional Malawian dishes will be prepared. We will be hosting a town wide food drive.

Friday June 3, 2022

Come see our students show off the amazing STEAM challenges they've been working on all year! Including some of the wind turbine and green energy projects

Suggested age group - All Ages

October 26, 2021 - 6 pm

Join us for a screening of the movie based on the book at the Picture house. Check out the trailer here . This is a free event funded by the PEF.

December 4, 2021 10:15 - 10:45 am

Join us for a reading of the picture book of the The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at the Pelham Library. This event is in partnership with the JLP Reads committee.

Suggested Age Group: 4-6 yrs

January 18, 2022, 7pm

Join us for a book discussion for the older teens and adults. This will be a facilitated virtual discussion. A group of Pelham's National Science Honors Society in partnership with the Pelham Public Library will host a facilitated virtual discussion around the book.

Suggested Age Group: 9th Grade - Adults of all ages

Please register on zoom using the following link to reserve your spot in the discussion.

Feb 28, 2022 - 7pm

Mr. Kamkwamba wrote the critically acclaimed book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind which is the true story of his life. Mr. Kamkwamba grew up in central Malawi and taught himself how to build a wind turbine from scrap to bring electricity to his small village during a famine. Register in advance for this free zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdOqrqzsqHNBUKSdudoUiG6s64Z-aSjc-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

March 22, 2022 7:15 PM

Dr. Rex Taibu, currently physics professor at Queensborough Community College grew up in Malawi and attended the University of Malawi. He moved to the United States to attend college at Western Michigan University where he earned a Ph.D. in Science Education. He will speak about his childhood in Malawi and his career path toward becoming a physics professor. This event is funded by the PEF.

Suggested age group - Session 1 - K-5

Suggested age group - Session 2 - 6-12