Draft:The Akada Children’s Book Festival

The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is a fun literary event that inspires a love of reading from an early age. ACBF is the first and the largest Nigerian book festival specifically for children. The inaugural event took place on April 27, 2019 in Lagos. The festival is an initiative of children's author Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi. In 2020 and 2021, the festival moved online due to the pandemic. The 4th edition of the festival in 2022, brought us back #TogetherAgain for a fabulous in-person event.

The festival, a showcase of children's books written by African authors or books from around the world written for a diverse audience of children. It provides an unmatched platform for children to see themselves reflected in the books they read, a celebration of African culture and heritage that promotes literacy and cultural awareness among children.

Media Mentions
ACFB Lauded for championing childrens literature in Nigeria

Brittle Paper honours Akada Childrens Book Festival

Akada Childrens Book Festival gains special recognition

ACBF awarded 2023 Brittle Paper literary platform of the year

Akada Childrens Book Festival awarded

Akada Childrens Book Festival is the 2023 Brittle Paper literary platform of the year

ABCF is a catalyst for the Nigerian Children literary landscape

Akada Childrens Book Festival to instil reading culture among children

Akada Childrens Book Festival showcases African stories

African Authors and Illustrators unites for indigenous stories

Akada Festival celebrates African stories and authors

Akada Childrens Book Festival promoting reading culture

Akada Childrens Book Festival celebrates African stories AND authors in 5th edition

ACBF promotes literacy and cultural awareness among Nigerian youngsters

ACBF inspires next generation of readers writers

ACBF launches official magazine for the 2020 Akada Childrens Book Festival