African Studies Association Women's Caucus

The 2025 Aidoo-Snyder scholarly book prize will be given for the best original scholarly work written by a woman (or women) that prioritizes African women’s experience. To this end, the committee invites nominations from publishers or authors. Self-published books are not eligible, and entries may only be submitted for consideration once. The prize is open to authors who have published books in English and English translation in 2023 and 2024. The books must significantly deal with Africa (including Cape Verde, and the Islands off the West Coast of Africa; Madagascar; and the Indian Ocean Islands of the East African Coast).

 

All nominations must be received on or before July 1, 2025. 

Please contact the chair of the committee, Dr. Kemi Balogun, at kbalogun@uoregon.edu with the completed application form with “Aidoo-Snyder Book Prize Application” as the e-mail subject heading. Applicants to the Aidoo-Snyder Prize must be current members of the Women’s Caucus when they submit their entry. Send one hard copy or one electronic copy to each committee member.

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The winner will be notified in mid-September and included in the program for the African Studies Association Conference.