The winners of the 2025 Black Authors Matter Children’s Book Awards will be revealed on Saturday, October 25, during the 2025 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) in Houston. The announcement will take place at 10:45 a.m. CST through a live-streamed broadcast on the NBBF Facebook page.

Established in 2022, the awards recognize children’s authors who are producing outstanding and high-quality books. Both independent and traditionally published writers were invited to participate, with nearly 100 submissions received across eight categories between January 1 and June 3.

Award categories include:

African Diaspora

Best Illustrator

Coloring Books / Workbooks / Activity Books / Graphic Novels

Educational

Motivational

Religious / Faith

Social Commentary / Justice

Age 13+

Finalists were

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