Foluke Falayi wins 2026 ANA Literary Award for Children’s Fiction

Nigerian children’s author Foluke Falayi has won the 2026 ANA/Ngozi Chuma-Udeh Prize for Children’s Fiction for her book, “Beans for Supper.” The award was presented at the 45th Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Literary Awards in Abuja.

Falayi, who has published more than 20 books, stated that the recognition has strengthened her resolve to promote a reading culture and expand access to books for young people. She noted that children’s literature is vital for developing reading habits and stimulating imagination.

Her winning entry was selected by a panel of academic professors from among three shortlisted works, which included “Avarice” by Amaechi Odimeze and “Friends till Friday” by Amaka Confidence Obinwogu.