Ibrahima Boy is a Senegalese writer, considered one of the most significant voices of migration literature in the Italian language. After moving to Italy, he has combined his literary production with his work as a cultural mediator, becoming a point of reference in the dialogue between cultures. His most celebrated work is the novel *Miriam e l'elefante* (1998), an emblematic text that narrates the journey and challenges of a young African woman to Europe. Through an evocative and personal style, his writing explores central themes such as identity, the memory of one's origins, uprooting, and the complex process of integration. For his contribution to the contemporary literary scene, he is recognized as a key author for understanding intercultural dynamics and the migrant experience in Italy, influencing numerous subsequent writers.