A classroom after school. Five members, each with a crayon strapped to their back, stood in a line (sort of) illuminated by the setting sun. Their name is Crayon Squadron! Rakugakin-ger... No, they ...

More than 1,700 children, parents, educators, authors, illustrators and literary enthusiasts converged on Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic, Lagos, for the eighth edition of the Akada Children’s Book ...

As Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day on May 27, the annual conversation naturally turns to the future of the nation’s youth. In an increasingly digital world dominated by screens and snackable social ...

The Convener of the Akada Children’s Book Festival, Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, has said the annual event is a platform for promoting indigenous children’s literature and strengthening the future of ...

The drive for literacy in Nigeria received a significant boost as the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) officially inducted its first-ever cohort of Reading Ambassadors on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The Akada Children’s Book Festival is set to host its eighth edition with a special pre-Children’s Day celebration aimed at promoting literacy and nurturing a love of reading among children. A ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Methods Retrospective cohort using Japan’s National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups, which covers >95% of claims. New-onset ARN (2016–2022) was identified by ARN ...

Bush Garden, a storied Seattle classic for karaoke and community, is set to return to the Chinatown International District at last, owner Karen Akada Sakata has announced. After a two-year delay, ...