Charli Travels to Senegal

Charli Travels to Senegal – Children’s Book

In Charli Travels to Senegal, a curious little Black girl journeys from the United States to Senegal with her parents to meet her cousins for the very first time. Along the way, Charli visits famous landmarks like the Pink Lake, the African Renaissance Monument, and the historic Door of No Return on GoreeIsland. She tastes ceebu jën, Senegal’s national dish, and discovers how families gather around one shared bowl instead of individual plates.

This beautifully illustrated story gently introduces children to Senegalese culture, daily traditions like the call to prayer, and the importance of family, history, and home. The book also supports trilingual learning by weaving in simple words and phrases in English, French, and Wolof, helping young readers build literacy and language skills at the same time.

Written by Suneeta (aka Sunni Speaks Vegan), Charli Travels to Senegal is perfect for ages 4-11, classroom libraries, homeschool families, and anyone who wants kids to see the world and themselves reflected in the pages they read.