Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA)
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.
CABA has three major objectives (1) to encourage the publication of children’s and young adult books that contribute to a better understanding of African societies and issues, (2) to recognize literary excellence, and (3) to acknowledge the research achievements of outstanding authors and illustrators.
The awards are presented in three categories: Young Children, Older Readers and New Adult (books marketed to adults but suitable for mature teens).
Congratulations to the 2020 CABA Award Winners!
Bibliographies & Read-Alouds
- Bibliography of African Children’s Literature
- Historical Fictions Bibliography
- Rain Poems
- A Short List of Recommended Books for all Ages
- Middle School Literature
- Sankofa Read-Alouds
This youtube Channel features hundreds of African and African American children’s picture books, read-aloud in their entirety. For teachers seeking to provide e-books to students who may not have access to libraries or may not be able to buy them, this is a most excellent resource to promote engagement with African and African American literature. - Audiobook Excerpts: The Caine Prize in African Literature has a Soundcloud, with over 40 tracks of read excerpts from winners and shortlisted books.