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 United States. 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.

The awards are presented in three categories: Young Children, Older Readers and New Adult (books marketed to adults but suitable for mature teens).

Art Activities
Spin Cotton with Yoseph Habib
Dress a Camel with Bonnie Myhre  
Explore Masquerade with Paula Mans  
Make Autograph Books with Karen Brown

Performance by the Taratibu Dancers

Meet the 2025 Winners | Book Sale and Signing