The Young Category

**Children Category 0-12 years **Teens Category 13-19 years **Young Adult Category 20-35 years

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Focus on the next generation!

Children 0-12 years

This category celebrates books written specifically for children, with content that is engaging, educational, and rooted in Christian values. Stories, devotionals, and activity-based books that help children grow in faith, character, and creativity are featured here.

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Teens 13-19 years

This category honours authors who address the unique spiritual, emotional, and social needs of teenagers. The books speak to identity, purpose, peer pressure, and discipleship, encouraging teens to walk boldly in Christ during their formative years.

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Young Adults 20-35 years

Books in this category are written for emerging adults navigating purpose, faith, career, relationships, and calling. The content fosters spiritual maturity and Godly decision-making for this pivotal life stage.

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The Family Category

**Marriage/Relationships/Family Category **Parenting Category

Focus on the Family Unit

Because everyone starts at home!

Marriage/Relationships/Family

This category recognises books that provide Biblical counsel on marriage, Godly relationships, and family dynamics. These books offer wisdom for singles, engaged couples, married partners, and families pursuing God's design for healthy homes.

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Parenting

Books in this category equip Christian parents to raise children in godliness, discipline, and love. They include personal stories, biblical insights, and practical tools for shaping the next generation for Christ.

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Men and Women Category

**Men Category **Women Category

Gender Specific Content

The power of specialised content!

Men

This category features works that speak directly to the spiritual growth, leadership, and identity of Christian men. It aims to strengthen men in their roles as sons, husbands, fathers, and kingdom ambassadors.

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Women

This category celebrates books that empower Christian women in their faith, purpose, and unique journeys. Whether addressing identity, healing, leadership, or daily living, these books uplift and equip women for kingdom impact.

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Business/Finance Category

**Business/Finance Category **Marketplace Ministries Category

Equipping Believers Today

To steward wealth, lead ethically, and honour God in the marketplace.

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Books in this category explore biblical principles of entrepreneurship, stewardship, wealth creation, and integrity in the marketplace. They inspire readers to honour God through ethical and impactful financial practices.

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Missions & Church Category

**Evangelism/Apologetics/Missions/Global Church Category **Biblical Studies/Devotionals Category **Church/Pastoral Leadership/Theology/Ethics Category

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Called. Commissioned. Connected

Evangelism/Apologetics/Missions/Global Church

This category honours books that defend the faith, spread the gospel, and share stories of missions and global discipleship. It includes theological foundations, testimonies, and strategies for reaching the nations.

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Biblical Studies/Devotionals

Focused on deepening understanding of Scripture, this category includes devotionals and Bible study materials that lead believers into consistent, Spirit-led study and application of God’s Word.

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Church/Pastoral Leadership/Theology/Ethics

This category features scholarly or practical works that address leadership, pastoral care, doctrinal issues, and ethical concerns in the Church. It is aimed at equipping current and emerging Church leaders.

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Christians in Other Disciplines Category

**Seven Nations **Mental Health & Healing

Causing Impact Beyond the Church Walls

Remaining relevant to our world!

Christians in Other Disciplines

This category celebrates books that integrate Christian faith into non-ministerial fields such as education, medicine, law, agriculture, science, and the arts—demonstrating faith in action beyond the pulpit.

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Mental Health & Healing

Books here address emotional wellbeing, trauma, counselling, and inner healing through a biblical lens. They offer practical guidance and hope for those seeking wholeness in Christ.

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Christian Living Category

**Christian Living/Discipleship Category/Spiritual Formation Category

Help to Navigate Everyday Life

Because everyday decisions matter!

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This broad category encompasses daily Christian living, spiritual disciplines, and ministering in everyday settings. It empowers believers to live out their faith meaningfully at home, church, and work.

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Culture Category

**Culture and the Arts Category **Poetry Category **Christian Fiction Category

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Truth Told Creatively

Culture & the Arts

Books in this category engage with cultural expressions—music, art, film, literature—and explore how Christians can influence the arts and society with truth, beauty, and biblical worldview.

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Poetry

This category celebrates poetic works inspired by faith, Scripture, and life experiences. Poems may be lyrical, narrative, or spoken word, offering spiritual insight through artistic expression.

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Christian Fiction

Here we recognise novels and short stories that entertain while communicating Christian truths. Fiction in this category is character-driven, redemptive, and rooted in biblical values.

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History and Biography Category

**History Category **Biography/Memoir Category

Real Stories & History. Lasting Impact.

Inspiring present and future generations!

History

Books in this category explore historical themes from a Christian perspective, including Church history, African heritage, and faith movements. They inform and inspire through detailed research and storytelling.

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Biography/Memoir

This category features life stories that testify to God’s work in individuals, offering inspiration and insight through personal journeys of faith, hardship, and triumph.

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Leadership Category

**Leadership Category **Politics Category **Public Life Category

How to Lead With Light

Influencing society with Godliness!

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Books here equip believers to lead in government, civil society, and public spaces. Rooted in kingdom principles, they guide readers to influence nations with integrity, justice, and purpose.

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Honour Category

**Influencer Category **Initiator Category **Honour Mention Category

Commitment Beyond Books

Championing African Authorship Through Networks, Resources, and Bold Action!

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Authors using their networks, resources, and efforts to advance Authorship in Africa!

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Planning Team Authors

Books by the Authors in the planning team are not eligible for awards and prizes.

Nominated Authors Lounge

Authors Support

ACABA through CLC Kenya Authors Collaboration seeks to provide writers and authors with the tools and resources needed to propel their book projects to international publishing standards.

Author Website Development Kes 20,000 set up and Kes 5,000 pa

A website gives potential readers or clients a way to find your book or services. You might have a Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn presence, but your website provides the authority you need. It’s your “home base” and ultimate marketing tool even if you don’t like marketing.

Author Social Media Page Management Kes 1,000 set up and Kes 1,500 pm

Readers and fans follow authors on social media to learn interesting details about what makes them human. Fans on social media also seek community and conversation.

Author Blog Platform (from) Kes 1,000 pm

Authors need to blog because the longer you blog, the more valuable the content you produce and the larger you can make your following — all of which contributes to your credibility. This is critical especially for nonfiction authors. Readers need to view you as an expert in your field.

Audio books (from) Kes 50,000 per finished book

Audio is a rapidly growing segment in the digital publishing industry. Readers are opting to listen to audiobooks over reading because of convenience – they can listen to a book virtually anywhere, while doing anything from commuting to exercising to cleaning the house.

Podcast Set Up Kes 2,000 set up. (From) Kes 1,500 editing/hr and Kes 1,000 pm for uploading and management.

Podcasting allows authors to realize the benefits of presenting information in audio or visual format, and the clarity in the message is seen and felt through an author’s actions (on video) and the tone of his/her voice – all allowing the author to emphasize important points within the podcast session.

Author Videos Kes 7,500 per finished 10 minutes (shooting and editing - exclusive of travel expenses)

Video marketing isn’t just for big businesses but for author-entrepreneurs, too. If you have a book to sell, using videos can get you in front of so many more eyeballs than other marketing efforts. Yes, do a book giveaway on your website. Yes, pay to promote yourself on Facebook. But don’t overlook videos in your marketing plan.

Book Cover & Layout Design (from) Kes 11,000

Professional and catchy book cover and layout design instantly grabs the attention of your target audience and makes them take a second look. A well-designed book cover and layout tells the readers that the author is serious about the work and is a thorough professional.

Book Mockups (from) Kes 2,500 for 10 images

A very basic tool in book marketing that all writers need is the book mockup. A book mockup turns your cover into a 3D rendering or a full advertisement. A 3D rendering catches eyes and lets your readers picture themselves holding your book far more effectively than a standard 2D cover image would.

Animations Kes 30,000 per finished 60 seconds

Animation is important to authors because it enables them to tell stories and communicate emotions and ideas in a unique, easy-to-perceive way that both small children and adults can understand. Animation has helped connect people throughout the world in a way that sometimes writing and live-action films cannot.

Book Editing & Proofreading (from) Kes 16,000

When it comes to books, an editor is seen as a gatekeeper between the author and the audience. An editor has to take a dual sided point of view in order to keep both parties happy. Authors know their stories inside and out, and have had a strong personal relationship with their manuscript for months or sometimes years.

Without an editor, you won’t necessarily see those things are there, or you won’t think they need fixing. The editor is there to bring out the best in your work. Writers can’t help but fall in love with their own writing. … An editor will point out areas of text that could be rewritten to improve flow and cohesion.

ISBN Acquisition Kes 4,000

The ISBN helps your readers identify and order the exact book they want to purchase.

Libraries, bookstores, online retailers, distributors, and wholesalers depend on this unique identifier to track purchases and sales, and it will be necessary to apply for an ISBN if you intend to sell to them.

Book Copyright Facilitation Kes 5,000

Copyright law has a dual role. It provides exclusive rights to authors in order to protect their work for a limited period of time but it was also established to promote creativity and learning.

It makes easier for authors to make money selling their books, by preventing bookstores and other sellers from buying one copy of a book, making copies of the book, and then selling the copies to their customers.

Writing Classes (from) Kes 15,000

A writing mentorship class helps a writer by giving honest feedback. This constructive critique can improve your writing process and teach you new ways to approach your stories.

Self-Publishing (from) Kes 45,000

This includes comprehensive editing, proofreading, cover design, inside text layout, acquiring ISBN and facilitating copyrighting.

Print-On-Demand based on book size

This is a system or process whereby individual copies or small numbers of a text are printed to order, typically using digital technology.

Book Programs (Course)

Turn your book into a program. Get consultation, development of curriculum, hosting and mentorship.

Book Marketing & Distribution (Course)

For self published authors, book marketing and distribution can pose a challenge. Empower yourself with this course.

Authorpreneur (Course)

An authorpreneur is an entrepreneur that offers products and services that are based on their book(s). Join the club!

Author Stationery/Branding

Bookmarks

Business Cards

XBanners

Branded Packaging

Personalized Notebooks

Branded Pens

E-flyers & Brochures

Authors Training (Free)

Becoming an author takes more than a book idea. Booksellers and other ecommerce platforms only purchase books they think have potential to sell well. As a self-published author, you want to follow their lead. With the proper training, you can empower your book project in the same manner as a publisher would.

Authors Inspiration (Free)

By regularly reading God’s word, we, as authors reorient our thinking so that we can grow in maturity (and our writing calling), which is part of the Christian calling (Ephesians 4:14–16; Romans 12:1–2).

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