The Children's Africana Book Awards were established in 1991 by the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association to encourage the publication and use of accurate, balanced children's materials on Africa. The awards focus specifically on books published in the United States about Africa. Since 1991 more than 18 awards have been presented to outstanding authors and illustrators. Award plaques are presented in two categories, Best Book for Young Children and the Best Book for Older Readers. The awards are announced in the fall of the year.
Foreign titles republished by U.S. publishers are also eligible.
Nominations are made directly by publishers, who may nominate as many separate titles for a given year's competition as they desire. Each book is read and evaluated by a committee of African Studies scholars. Specific mailing instructions should be obtained from the African Studies Association. The Master Weaver From Ghana. Gilbert Ahiagble and Louise Meyers with photographs by Nester Hernandez.