Stories that grow with your child.
The Golden Threads of Inspiration series weaves African folklore, nature wisdom and character building themes into illustrated tales for children and young adults, each paired with its own original musical score.
Which thread will your child follow first?
Three strands, one thread
Rooted in African folklore
Each story draws from rich oral traditions, bringing cultural wisdom to life for a new generation of readers.
Every book has its own score
Original music composed alongside each title turns reading into a full sensory experience, at bedtime or in the classroom.
Themes that matter
Identity, resilience, decision making and gratitude, explored through adventure, never lectures.
The Tree That Found Its Roots
A young tree questions its purpose, and what makes it different from the others in the forest. Its encounters with the people who name it set off an inward journey that reveals the power of knowing where you come from.
A story about self discovery and identity, told through the wisdom of the natural world, and the book that introduces every character in the series.
Ages 8+ · Illustrated · Includes original soundtrack
Every story has its own soundtrack
Original music composed for each title in the series, on all major streaming platforms. Start the score for Book One right here and let it play while you explore.
Stories that stay with families
My daughter asked me to read it again the same night. She wanted to talk about what it meant to know where you come from. I didn’t expect a children’s book to spark that conversation.Parent of an 8 year old · verified purchase
I ordered it for our Year 4 classroom library and every child wanted it first. The themes of identity and belonging opened up discussions that lasted the whole week.Primary school teacher · Leeds
Seven golden threads to follow
Each book explores a different life theme. Collect them all, or follow the journey in order.
Walé Akíngbadé
These stories grew from a personal journey, a search for truth and wisdom woven into African folklore, and a desire to pass those golden threads on to the next generation. Each book explores a theme that shaped my own path: identity, resilience, patience and purpose.
I write them so that children can find themselves in the stories, and so that families can have more conversations that matter.






