# From Coloring Books to College Dreams | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-07-11T04:48:27+00:00
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From coloring books in fourth grade to publishing three books and designing a UN T-shirt, Asifiwe Shema is rewriting the script on what’s possible. Arriving in the U.S. speaking Swahili and French, he turned crayons and pictures into his first English lessons — then, during pandemic lockdowns, his garage became his classroom. His memoirs chronicle his family’s escape from Burundi and his resilience through virtual school. Now a junior at Aiken New Tech High, he’s also leading Future Farmers of America, earning a paycheck for a coloring book project, and even getting featured in a documentary — all while aiming for college in business or art. This is the story of a kid who turned struggle into strength, one colored page at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07830e465d62c55b

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