BOOK COVER OF THE YEAR AWARDEES: Lilian Obetto, KE and Sonia Baraka, KE

Book Cover of the Year: Unbowed by Lilian Obetto, KE

CLC KenyaDecember 1, 2023

The ribbon in Unbowed by Lillian Obetto communicates what the book will be about. There is good use of font and text. Colour blend is also very good.

Book Cover of the Year: Pretty Smiles that Hide the Biggest Lies by Sonia Baraka, KE

CLC KenyaDecember 1, 2023

The book cover of "Pretty Smiles that Hide the Biggest Lies" by Sonia Baraka immediately catches the eye with its vibrant colours and captivating design. It exudes a sense of mystery and intrigue, leaving readers curious about the secrets that lie within its pages.

1st Runners Up: Widows Wear Lipstick by Martha Kyoshaba, UG

CLC KenyaDecember 1, 2023

Widows Wear Lipstick by Martha Kyoshaba is a book that generates interest. The titling, use of the photo, and arrangement of the text - are subtle enough to allow the picture to remain the focus.

2nd Runners Up: 3-2-1 Go! Be a Better You by Hellen Basemera, UG

CLC KenyaDecember 1, 2023

3-2-1 Go! Be a Better You by Hellen Basemera's cover has a distinct visual style. It is engaging, design friendly, sets a tone, expectation and anticipation to read it.

3rd Runners Up: Letters To My Daughter by Hilda Ocan, UG

CLC KenyaDecember 1, 2023

Overall, the cover design effectively captures the essence of a mother-daughter conversation while also appealing to a wide range of readers.

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Book Cover of the Year

[My Body Is All Mine - Jocelyn Akinyi] KE

[A Day at the Beach - Audrey Spaulding] KE

[The Boy Who Heard God Speak - Annie Nyambura] KE

For it’s category, it has an inviting title and corresponding Illustration. It awakens curiosity of what the boy heard from God. It is also simple, easy and to the point.

[Pretty Smiles Hide the Biggest Lies - Sonia Baraka] KE

The illustration and title on the cover tell you exactly what the book will be about.

[The Tale of a Teen Environmentalist - Stacy Njeri] KE

I liked the harmony of the colours and the selection of the font face, specially for the subtitle and the author’s name.

[Zara - A Diary Of The Girls’ Club - Dinah Muthuka] KE

[Made Of Steel - Esther Kanyi Muriithi] KE

[Letters To My Daughter - Hilda Ocan] UG

Overall, the cover design effectively captures the essence of a mother-daughter conversation while also appealing to a wide range of readers.

[The Comeback - Vincent Ogutu] KE

[Becoming a Man - Paul Wangari & Kagondu Jnr] KE

[Re-Confidence - Paps Wanyugi] KE

[Practical Skills For Entrepreneurial Success - Stephen Ogweno] KE

[Smart Money Habits - Gladys Juma] KE

Both the bright green colour and the title grab your attention.

[Praying the Word of God - Patrick Solomon] KE

[Limitless - Apollo Kaggwa] UG

[Overcoming A Toxic Mindset - Blenda Mwogeza Nakkazi] UG

This book cover stands out from the pile. It is descriptive of its contents. The image and text are compatible.

[3-2-1 Go! Be a Better You - Helen Basemera] UG

This book cover has a distinct visual style. It is engaging, design friendly, sets a tone, expectation and anticipation to read it.

[Heartstrings - Onejiku] KE

Colour blend is good. Creativity of the name shows the author is a very creative person.

[Unbowed - Lilian Obetto] KE

The ribbon communicates what the book will be about. There is good use of font and text. Colour blend is also very good.

[Widows Wear Lipstick - Martha Kyoshaba] UG

It’s a book that generates interest. The titling, use of the photo, and arrangement of the text – are subtle enough to allow the picture to remain the focus.

[The Boy Who Believed - Pius Mithika] KE

I love the simplicity and balance of the book, especially the titling and the play of the red and black. There is a good invitation by the subtitle to discover what is hidden therein.