Jamee Natella is the founder of Worldride Adventures and the creator of the book Sam in London, which will continue into a series based on her travels with her young son Sam spanning more than 48 countries across different borders. What led her to these travels was her film production company producing content and brand partnerships across the globe.
An educational version of Sam in London has already been successfully published by Art Days Publishing for the Japanese market. It was translated into Japanese by well known translator, Shu Ueyama who has successfully translated for authors Richard Branson, Jeffery Archer, and Margrette Thatcher. On its release in Japan in 2025, the book launched through strategic partnerships with Amazon Japan, leading Tokyo libraries, and several of Japan’s largest bookstore chains (list chains). The response was remarkable, with over 10,000 copies sold within the first three weeks.
It was initially created for an education program to help teachers across borders educate kids about different cultures and languages. The pilot program for this is currently underway.
Author Jamee Natella brings a significant international platform to the series, with more than 250,000 Instagram followers and nearly nine years of residency in Japan. She has been profiled in major publications including: LA Magazine, K-pop Magazine, and The Tokyo Shimbun, helping establish a strong cross-cultural readership that supported the initial launch in Japan.
Beyond publishing, Worldride Adventures extends into real-world cultural exchange through its nonprofit initiative, Worldride Impact. The organization teaches children about global cultures, has helped build a public library, and provides scholarships to underserved students. Through partnerships with WorldStrides, Virgin Atlantic, LAUSD (as an approved vendor), and Camp Harmony, the brand has also received public endorsements from global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin brand, along with support from notable figures across the entertainment and philanthropic communities.
The book series and its philanthropic arm work hand-in-hand, inspiring children not only to read about the world — but to experience it.
