Michael Daniel Ambatchew
Ethiopian children's book writer
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Michael Daniel Ambatchew (1967-2012) was an Ethiopian children's book writer. He has written Sidama Tales and Alemayehu. Although an admirer of Western stories like Puss in Boots, he has been active in improving the publishing of a more native Ethiopian children's literature, and has also written on literature in general.
Michael Daniel Ambatchew | |
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| Born | 7 March 1967 Moscow, Russia |
| Died | 25 October 2012 (aged 45) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Education | Addis Ababa University |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
Life and career
Michael was born in Moscow to an Ethiopian father and an Indian mother[1] He attended Addis Ababa University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987.[2]
