Akada book festival showcases African stories, celebrates authors
21 September 2023 |
3:34 am
The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is set to showcase rich African stories and enrich children’s knowledge on their heritage while celebrating authors.
The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is set to showcase rich African stories and enrich children’s knowledge on their heritage while celebrating authors.
The event, billed to hold on Saturday at Starfield Montessori School, Lekki, Lagos, is the first Nigerian book festival curated specifically for children.
According to the organisers, the event, themed: ‘Through the Pages,’ will showcase diverse authors and illustrators, sharing stories of Africa and heritage, culture and communities through children’s literature.
Speaking at a media briefing to unveil the 2023 edition, author and convener of the festival, Mrs. Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, said the festival encourages the culture of reading for pleasure from an early age, and improves access to age-appropriate, non-academic books.
Aboderin-Talabi, disclosed that 41 original titles by local authors and Illustrators, approved after a rigorous selection process, would be showcased at the festival.
She noted that the festival remains a valuable resource for children, parents, and educators, and an opportunity for children to meet their favourite authors, learn about different cultures, and explore the world of books.
Aboderin-Talabi added that the festival would feature author-led book readings, book chats, art exhibition, insightful sessions for parents and teachers as well as professional workshops for writers, illustrators and publishers, among others.
Noma Sodipo, author of A Pre-School Alphabet Book, one of the featured books in this year’s edition, said children must be inspired to use their imagination and senses, noting that books, especially colourful ones, are crucial during their early years.
Media personality and host of the festival, Dara Oluwatoye, said there are more indigenous books that tell African stories and are relatable to children on the continent.
“When you increase access to books and stories that children can relate to, where their reality is reflected, they become more engaged,” Oluwatoye stated.
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