In line with its commitment to promoting literacy and nurturing a lifelong love of reading among children, the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is set to return for its seventh edition on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at UPBEAT Recreation Center in Lekki, Lagos. As Nigeria’s first and largest children’s book festival, ACBF, continues to provide a platform that amplifies indigenous authors, showcases diverse stories, and inspires young readers across the country.

With the 2025 theme, “Book An Adventure,” the festival celebrates the idea that every book is a journey—into imagination, history, culture, and self-discovery. The theme underscores the role of storytelling in helping children explore new worlds, ask bold questions, and see themselves as active participants in shaping the future.

This focus also directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), by advancing inclusive learning, amplifying diverse cultural voices, and expanding equal access to literacy opportunities for all children. This year’s edition will bring the theme to life through a diverse programme of activities, including author-led book readings, book chats, featured books, story time, book exhibitions, a chess tournament, a young authors' spotlight, insightful sessions for parents and teachers, and professional workshops for writers, illustrators, and publishers...find out more