Deal Report: The Boy and the Lion by Saitoti "Saito Mike" Ole Morijoi, Turk Pipkin, and Malachy Nwabuzor

Category: Middle Grade Non-Fiction / Memoir

Expected Release: Summer 2026

This one is for the younger readers (and the young at heart)! The Boy and the Lion is the incredible true story of Maasai naturalist and lead safari guide Saitoti "Saito Mike" Ole Morijoi. Co-written with American filmmaker Turk Pipkin and beautifully illustrated by Malachy Nwabuzor, this book recounts the time Saitoti was lost for days in the Maasai Mara as a five-year-old boy—and was mysteriously protected by a lioness.

Why we can't wait: Part memoir, part wildlife conservation guide, this book offers unforgettable cultural insights into Maasai life and explores the profound bond between humans and nature.