Yohannes Gebregeorgis receives honorary doctorate from Regis University

Yohannes Gebregeorgis was honored this past Sunday at Regis University where he was presented with an honorary doctorate. Gebregeorgis was recognized for his tireless work promoting literacy and access to books amongst children in Ethiopia through his nonprofit organization, Ethiopia Reads.

Gebregeorgis was previously named one of the Top 10 heroes of the year by CNN in recognition of his work to bring positive global change by empowering children through education. He is also the recipient of the 2008 Presidential Citation for International Innovation from the American Library Association.

Gebregeorgis has given years of his life and a great deal of his own money to spreading the love of reading he acquired as a young man to today's potential young readers in Ethiopia. "Books have changed my life. That is why I want to bring books to Ethiopia's children," said Gebregeorgis addressing the students and spectators at Regis University's May 10th commencement.

Ethiopia Reads believes that education is the key to improving the lives of the next generation of Ethiopians, a country filled with children, and that books are the key to fostering a genuine love of learning. The organization invites all who love children and books to join them in their endeavor. Visit ethiopiareads.org to learn more and get involved.

Gebregeorgis' two sons joined him at the June 10th commencement at Regis University

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