African literature is books and stories written by people from Africa. It's like when you draw a picture or write a story, except it's written by grown-ups who live in Africa. They write about their experiences, like what it's like to live in Africa, the things they see and feel, and the stories they've heard from their family and friends.
African literature can be in different languages, like English, French, Portuguese, and more. The stories can be about anything, like animals, history, love, or even scary things.
Sometimes, people from other parts of the world read African literature to learn about the culture and experiences of people from Africa. It's important because it helps us understand each other better, and it allows African people to share their stories with the world.