The shortlist for this year’s Golden Baobab Prizes was announced on November 1.

The following, out of a longlist of 25, moved on to the next round:

The Golden Baobab Prize for Picture Books

The Princess with a Golden Voice – Philip Begho (Nigeria),  who has published over 40 books. He writes everything: plays, short stories, children’s books, young adult literature, poetry  and novels.

The Little Hippo – Liza Esterhuyse (South Africa)

Grandma Mimo’s Breakfast – Carol Gachiengo (Kenya)

The Golden Baobab Prize for Early Chapter Books

Seven – Sabina Mutangadura (Zimbabwe)

Rhino – Richard Street (South Africa)

What’s going on at 179 Jabulani Street? – Karen Hurt (South Africa)

The Golden Baobab Prize for Rising Writers

The Little Secret – Fego Martins Ahia (Nigeria)

Pieces of Africa – Kanengo Rebecca Diallo (Tanzania), at 12, is the youngest writer ever to be on a Golden Baobab shortlist!

Winners will be announced on November 13.  Good luck to all the writers.