Eligibility for the 2025 Awards: Children’s book written by an African-American author or with an African-American theme. Books can be for children of any age—from toddlers to teens. Books may be independently published or through a traditional publisher. For the 2025 awards process, the book must have a copyright date in one of the following years: 2023, 2024 or 2025. Books may be submitted in multiple categories, if desired, as long as they are applicable and germane to the category.

Categories (separate awards for best overall book will be granted for each):

Entry Fee
The entry fee will be $59/book per category. For multiple category entries, only ONE book needs to be submitted. An author can self-nominate or a publishing company can nominate one or more of its signed authors. One entry form per title. A copy of the confirmation email must be mailed with the books. The mailing address will be provided once payment and the entry form are submitted. All entry fees are non-refundable. The transaction will be from "Cushcity.com."

Pay your entry fee per book/per category by selecting "Add to Cart" below. For example, if you are entering one title in one category, the quantity should be 1. If you are entering one title in three different categories, the quantity should be 3.

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• Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award - Acrylic award, ideal for display on desk or mantle
• Black Authors Matter Mug and Playing Cards (view items here)
• Recognition in a national press release announcing the Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award winners
• Set of 100 gold foil stickers designating "Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award Winner."