Gambian-born, U.S.-based author Momodou Ndow has partnered with Austin Macauley Publishers to republish The Mischievous Mosquitoes of Banjul trilogy for worldwide distribution, bringing stories rooted in Banjul to children worldwide.
Ndow, who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and publishes under his MoBooks imprint, announced that the independent London-based house—founded two decades ago with offices in Cambridge, New York, and Sharjah—will release the series in paperback and e-book formats. The first volume, The Mischievous Mosquitoes of Banjul, is scheduled for publication on November 6, 2026.
Originally published by FyeN Publishing, the award-winning children’s series blends humor, Gambian settings, and lessons on environment, public health, curiosity, and imagination. Co-authored in its first installment with Ndow’s late niece, Saffie Jagne, the books follow mischievous mosquito characters through Banjul and beyond while encouraging young readers to see stories as doors to discovery.
Ndow said the partnership’s goal is simple but ambitious: to make the books more accessible and affordable and to share “stories from Banjul for every child.” He described the work as more than entertainment, hoping it will spark creativity, critical thinking, environmental awareness, and a lasting love of reading.
He thanked Austin Macauley for believing in the series, FyeN Publishing for first bringing the stories to life, and editor Dr. Saul Njie for his contribution. He also credited Leonora Erica Mims for her support and for connecting him with STEM.ORG, which he said has expanded the books’ educational reach.
A special tribute went to Jagne. “Her legacy lives between these pages,” Ndow said, “and as these stories travel farther into the world, so too will her name, her creativity, and her brilliance.”
Reflecting on four years of challenges and milestones, Ndow called the project “a true labor of love” and thanked readers and supporters with the Wolof phrase “ku lim jume.”
The deal marks a new chapter for a series that began as a love letter to Banjul and is now set to travel far beyond it.
