This book is Makaylah Safiya Williams' first book, which is based on a true story.

She bravely travelled to The Gambia despite having fears about lions roaming the streets. When she arrived, Makaylah discovered that television did not tell the full story; there were no lions to be found only beautiful people from the African Diaspora with amazing stories to tell.

Parents agree this is a great bedtime companion for children aged 8+. Educators can use the quiz page at the back of the book as well as the poetry challenge for classroom learning activities.

'My First Trip to The Gambia' is a great way to teach children more about the continent of Africa and develop their confidence, self-esteem and sense of adventure.

10% of book sales will be donated to the

Manhood Academy for Boys' rites of passage

programme and The Womanhood Academy for Girls.

My Dad is an amazing role model. He is also an author and has 3 books available. This page is dedicated to his latest book "The Gift of Manhood Rites of Passage Activity Book, Volume 1"

The aim of this children’s activity book is to create self-pride, self-esteem, self-worth, confidence and knowledge of self in today's children.