Written by Move your book from shelf to reader — and from intention to impact
ACABA Annual Author Registration is a structured pathway that activates real readership. Through the Read With Me ecosystem, CLC Kenya will print — or cover the printing*— of books signed up for by readers, ensuring demand is met, books circulate, and authors are actually read. (Because a book that only “exists” is a lovely ornament… but it was born for assignment.)
*upto Kes 250 per book
One-Page Visual Flow (Author Perspective)
A simple, step-by-step view of how the programme moves your book from shelf → reader → conversation → income → community.
Author Joins
You register as an author → pay Kes 3,500 annual fee → your book is entered into the Read With Me system.
Author Invites Readers
You invite at least 10 readers → readers register individually → each reader pays Kes 1,460.
Readers Receive Books
Readers borrow 2 physical books or ebooks → your book + another title → books circulate through MABB centres.
Everyone Reads Together
Readers read within a set period → guided reading prompts are shared → accountability is built in (this is key).
Continental Zoom Session
3rd February 2026 • 7:30 PM EAT → authors + readers meet on Zoom → book discussion → author interaction → cross-country exposure.
Author Earns
- KES 250 per book borrowed by a reader (printing support)
- 30–60% of borrowing fees
- 70% from direct book sales if readers choose to buy
Long-Term Value
The Zoom is not the end → you now have a live reader base → you can continue engaging them → book programs and future book launches become easier.
In One Sentence
We move your book from shelf → reader → conversation → income → community.
Cost to the Author: Kes 3,500 + 4 Books (Explained)
A simple breakdown of what the author fee covers, plus the four library-reference copies included per feature.
Read With Me Enrolment
Annual membership that gives you access to the Read With Me ecosystem and all available books in the club.
Book Circulation
This places a title by a fellow author into circulation by borrowing a first book into the Read With Me system.
Publicity
Social media promotion and joint Google Ads to give your book visibility beyond your personal circle.
Administration
Administration fees to your CLC support team, including coordination, scheduling, and operational support.
Library Books (Referencing)
Four copies are included for library referencing—supporting long-term discoverability and reader access within the Read With Me centres.
Summary: Your Kes 3,500 covers enrolment, circulation, publicity, and administration. In addition, 4 library-reference books are included per feature to keep your title discoverable and accessible to readers in our community library.
Plus: Register 10 readers to guarantee immediate readership traction.
See what you gain: Benefits to the Author
A shared-value system designed to create actual reading, engagement, and ongoing visibility.
How it Works
A simple flow that makes the “reader journey” deliberate — not accidental
1. Register your ACABA-submitted title
Your book enters the Read With Me ecosystem for circulation, featuring, and reader mobilisation.
2. Mobilise readers to sign up for your title
Demand becomes visible, measurable, and actionable — not “we hope people notice.”
3. CLC Kenya prints (or covers printing*)
Books signed up for by readers are produced so demand is met and circulation remains healthy (*upto Kes 250 per book)
4. Books circulate and commissions follow
As readers borrow (to return or to own), commissions are earned and authors/hosts are strengthened.
5. Ongoing exposure and engagement
Featuring, social posts, and ‘Meet the Author’ sessions keep your book in conversation — and in hearts.
*Terms & Conditions
We keep terms plain and painless — like good editing, not like surprise fees.
The following terms govern eligibility and participation under this registration category. All conditions are designed to ensure fairness, clarity, and effective execution of the programme.
Book Eligibility
The submitted book must be an ACABA-submitted title from the years 2021 to 2025 and must have attained a minimum evaluation score of 80%. Alternatively, a book that was previously submitted but did not meet the required threshold may be considered only if it has been substantially revised, improved, and formally resubmitted for evaluation. Books published or submitted outside this timeframe may be of high quality; however, they do not fall within the scope of this specific registration bracket and will therefore not be eligible under these terms.Reader Registration Requirement
Each participating author is required to register a minimum of ten (10) readers per featured title. This requirement is intended to ensure immediate readership engagement, measurable circulation, and meaningful participation within the continental reading framework.Event Participation
The author must personally attend the designated continental reading event under which their book is categorised. Attendance forms an essential component of the programme, as it supports author visibility, reader interaction, and the collective objectives of the reading initiative.Printing Support
CLC Kenya shall print the book or cover printing costs of up to Kenya Shillings Two Hundred and Fifty (Kes 250) per copy, subject to programme guidelines and operational capacity. This support is provided to facilitate accessibility, circulation, and timely availability of books to registered readers.
ACABA 2026 offers more than registration — it provides structure, readership, accountability, and reach, allowing your book to fulfil its assignment rather than merely exist.
FAQs
Asked and answered!
Is this “just another registration fee”?
No. This is a structured pathway tied to readership outcomes: printing aligned to real reader sign-ups, circulation,
featured visibility, and engagement sessions — a system designed to move your book into hands, eyes, and conversations.
How does “Kes 230 per copy” work?
Book circulation is priced at Kes 230 per copy (borrowed to return or to own). The key point is that circulation is measurable,
and the author receives 30% commission from each Read With Me book on that amount.
What do you mean by “CLC Kenya will print or cover printing"?
Within the Read With Me ecosystem, when readers sign up for titles, the system activates printing so demand is met.
The intent is simple: no stuck pipeline, no silent shelves.
Why must I register 10 readers for my book?
Because initial traction matters. Ten readers create immediate momentum — early engagement, early feedback,
and proof of readership that can be built upon.
Who benefits besides the author?
It is a shared-value model: Author receives 30%. Hosts receive 30% commission to strengthen grassroots advocacy;
30% supports CLC Kenya operations; and 10% supports the website host. This keeps the ecosystem alive and effective.
January Reads
Kenya. Uganda. South Africa. Eswatini. Botswana. Zimbabwe. Nigeria
The January Read With Me Book List brings together 24 books by 24 African authors from 7 countries, curated to serve families, young adults, leaders, pastors, and everyday believers. From Christian living and biographies to business, missions, poetry, and fiction, this list celebrates faith, purpose, and African voices in one reading journey.