View the official video of this year’s Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) Ceremony!
Children’s Africana Book Awards
The Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) are presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best children’s and young adult books on Africa published or republished in the U.S. Africa Access and the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association (ASA) created CABA in 1991 to encourage the publication and use of accurate, balanced children’s materials about Africa. #CABAbooks
The Center for African Studies at Howard University is the institutional base for the Awards.
About CABA
CABA has three major objectives:
- to encourage the publication of children’s and young adult books that contribute to a better understanding of African societies and issues,
- to recognize literary excellence,
- and to acknowledge the research achievements of outstanding authors and illustrators.
The awards are presented in two categories:
- Picture Books
- Chapter Books
CABA Nomination Process
To nominate a book for a CABA Award, learn about the criteria and nomination process here.
CABA 2026 Dinner & Ceremony
New Date! Friday, October 23, 2026
6:00–8:00 pm
Howard University
The Oliver | 2715 Georgia Ave NW | Washington, DC
Thank you to our partners:
Africa Access
African Studies Association Outreach Council
Howard University Center for African Studies
Howard University School of Education
Announcing the 2026 CABA Winners!
See the Winners!Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) Ceremony 2025
Photos from the 2025 CABA Ceremony
Check out photos from the Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) 2025 Ceremony on our Facebook page!
Announcing the 2025 CABA Winners!
See the 2025 CABA Winners
