She is the author of various English-language books for young children, and has made a point of writing stories with a Nigerian setting that her readers can relate to.
Born Christie Aduke Martins on 13 March 1930 in Ile Oluji, Ondo State, Christie Ade Ajayi (also written Ade-Ajayi) went to Kudeti Girls' School in Ibadan (now known as St. Anne's School) and then to United Missionary College, Ibadan where she trained to be a teacher.
[5] Ade Ajayi's experience in early years teaching led to a concern "with the learning needs of Nigerian children".
[6] She was motivated to encourage preschoolers and beginner readers by offering them books that reflected their own experience and culture.
[7] While enjoying stories and pictures of West African characters they could enlarge their vocabulary and develop reading skills.