The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, is the true story of William Kamkwamba. William was 14 when he was forced to drop out of school because his family was unable to pay his tuition. Using his own ingenuity, a book from the library and scrap materials, he built a wind turbine provide light to his family’s home.    Intermediate/Secondary Resources: Ted Talk by William Kamkwamba  5:44 minutes Video Biography of William Kamkwamba: Blowing in the Wind 3:22 minutes The Boy Who Harness the Wind Netflix Movie Trailer  2:40 minutes MovingWindmills.org: Learn more about William, his book (at three reading levels) and his foundation to bring innovation and “electric wind” to Malawi. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (young adult version) reading discussion questions