A Show For The World (Stories From In2Ed Africa Book 12)

A True Story of Hope, Kindness, and Big Dreams

During the challenges of the 2020 global pandemic, two children in Australia found a way to bring joy, creativity, and support to children on the other side of the world.

Told in rhyme, this inspiring children’s book shares the true story of 7-year-old Amalia and her 11-year-old brother, Marley, as they raise money to help a dance troupe in Kenya put on an unforgettable show.

Amalia makes and sells candles and soaps to help provide costumes for the performers. Marley creates podcasts and sells T-shirts and caps to help fund cameras and sound equipment. Together, they show how imagination, generosity, and determination can make a real difference.

This heartwarming story reminds young readers that even in difficult times, kindness can travel across the world — and no dream is too big when you believe in yourself and put your whole heart into it.

Discover the uplifting true story of Marley, Amalia, and the Kenyan dance troupe they helped bring to the world stage.

Excerpt from the book

This is the tale of a boy and a girl

Who wanted to put on a show for the world.

The world had been sad, had suffered that year

People were nervous and living in fear.

The boy and the girl quickly made up their mind

That music was needed for all humankind.

“A show will bring happiness, smiles and fun

And help to bring people together as one.”

They wanted great dancers and all they could do

Drummers and singers and acrobats too.

But where would they find people willing to give

Their talents and skilfulness? Where did they live?

The girl, named Amalia, thought for a while

Then suddenly jumped off her chair with a smile.

She remembered the trip that she took with her Mum

And the children she met in an African slum.

“It’s time to have courage, so let’s take a chance

We’ll show everybody that these kids can dance.

This is more than a concert, more than a show

It’s sending out joy to the world in one go!”

Her brother named Marley, the coolest young man

Realised his sister had hit on a plan.

“Le’s live stream the concert, so everyone knows

That where there is music, much happiness grows”.

The children sat down and they drew up a list

Of all they would need and the things they would wish.

But soon it was clear that this concert would cost

A mountain of money - they’d need lots and lots.

So Marley decided to raise loads of cash

By selling cool t-shirts and key rings and caps.

He made his own podcasts, designed his own clothes