A children's play about courage, kindness, and the power of speaking up — for every child who has ever been afraid to tell their truth.
"Keeping quiet will not make it go away. Speak — and keep speaking."
Safe to Tell follows Priscilla, Karl, Chiamaka, and Abdul — four schoolchildren who find the courage to name what's happening to them and speak up together. Guided by Ms. Ajayi, their teacher, they discover that silence protects no one.
Written as a five-act play, the book is designed to be read aloud, performed in classrooms, and discussed in homes. Every scene is a conversation starter about safety, trust, and the right to be heard.
Children learn to name verbal, physical, and emotional harm — and understand that no form of abuse is okay, wherever it happens.
Through Priscilla and Karl's journeys, the book shows that asking for help is an act of bravery, not weakness.
Teachers, counselors, and trusted adults are shown as real, warm allies — giving children a roadmap for who to turn to.
Available for order now — print copies shipped from Lagos, Nigeria. Every purchase helps fund copies for under-resourced schools.
Every donation goes directly to placing Safe to Tell in schools and communities that need it most — especially where books aren't easily accessible.
Reach us at safetotellbook@gmail.com to arrange bank transfer details.
Safe to Tell is more than a book — it's a child safeguarding tool. We're looking for organisations, schools, and individuals who share our belief that every child deserves a safe space to speak.
Whether you're an NGO working in child protection, a school looking for curriculum resources, a media house wanting to amplify the message, or a corporate sponsor — there is a role for you here.
Curriculum integration, bulk orders, author visits, and drama-club scripts.
Co-branded distribution, programme toolkits, and community outreach partnerships.
Book reviews, features, podcast appearances, and awareness campaigns.
CSR funding to place books in schools, with full recognition and reporting.
If you are being hurt — if someone has crossed a line, touched you wrongly, or made you feel unsafe — speak. Even if your voice trembles. Even if it's hard to find the words.
There are people who will believe you. Who will protect you. Who will fight for you.
Tell a teacher. A counselor. A neighbor. Someone kind. Someone safe. You don't have to carry this alone.
You are not a problem. You are not dirty. You are not broken. You are a child. You are a light. You are worthy of safety, of joy, of love.
— From the final pages of Safe to Tell