While there are other children’s books available about the experience of moving from one place to another, I felt that there was a gap about the expatriate experience from a child’s perspective. This experience of relocating from one place to another – making friends and having them leave months or years later, living far away from family, friends, and loved ones, creating your own support network of friends from all over the world – it is an extremely unique experience. It can be a struggle for adults to manage, so I could only imagine how tough it must be for children. After moving here, and watching my oldest daughter go through heartbreak as her best friends moved away with little to no warning, I wanted to capture this experience in a series of books. From Charleston to Accra is the first book in this series. I thought it might make the transition easier for children who are just starting to experience life as an expatriate. I also thought a lot of children would be able to relate to the characters and the story.
For those children who aren’t able to travel, I thought it would be a wonderful way to see the world and learn about a new experience from someone with whom they can relate. Finally, by collaborating with a local illustrator, I thought it would do a great honor to Ghana and its citizens by having the series take place here in Accra and capture the beauty and wonder of this magnificent country.

Where to find the book:
Vidya Bookstore in Osu & Labone, EPP Bookstore in East Legon, Sytris Bookstore in East Legon, Mint Club in Airport Residential, Carlin Ghana & Papyrus Creations at Palace Mall Spintex, Pen & Paper at MaxMart 37