The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is a showcase of literary work created for a diverse audience of children. ACBF is the first and the largest Nigerian book festival specifically for children. The maiden edition was held in 2019, attracting over 1,400 attendees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second and third editions  of the festival (2020 and 2021), were held online with participants from across Nigeria and from over 23 countries around the world. Attendees joined the festival from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ghana, Madagascar, United Kingdom, United States of America, Rwanda, Estonia, Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Qatar, Libya, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea and Zambia. This is a testament to interest people have in culturally inclusive children’s books. The 2022 edition of the ACBF was an in-person event featuring author-led book readings; story time sessions; book chats; a book exhibition; professional workshops for children’s book writers; illustrators & publishers; mini workshops for children;  insightful sessions for parents and teachers; music; drama and much more. The 2023 ACBF will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on the 23rd of September.