Trevor Noah Celebrates Grammy Nomination for His Children’s Audiobook.
Los Angeles / Johannesburg – 11 November 2025:
South African comedian, author and narrator Trevor Noah has received a nomination for the 68th Annual 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards in the category Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for his children’s audiobook Into the Uncut Grass.
A Milestone in a Creative Journey
Noah’s nod is a notable extension of his expanding storytelling repertoire. Long known for his stand-up comedy, his authorship of the bestselling memoir Born a Crime and his tenure as host of The Daily Show, this new recognition places him among creators operating in the audio-narration space.
The nomination marks his fourth total GRAMMY nod; this time he steps beyond his previous nominations (in comedy album categories) into a narrative audio format.
About Into the Uncut Grass
Co-created with illustrator Sabina Hahn, Into the Uncut Grass is described as a fable for listeners of all ages, exploring imagination, empathy and connection.
In the story:
A young boy, seeking adventure beyond his chores, journeys into a field of uncut grass with his toy bear, Walter.
They encounter a gnome who challenges their assumptions, impressing upon them that every person can be an obstacle unless one tries to understand them—even a parent.
What appears as a children’s tale carries deeper themes that resonate with adults: conflict resolution, understanding, imaginative problem-solving.
Noah has said the audiobook was made to be heard as well as read, so his own narration adds warmth, humour and sincerity to the production.
Significance & Impact
For Noah personally: the nomination acknowledges his progression from comedian and memoirist into a creator of audio-narrative works for a broad audience.
For South Africa & African creators: his global recognition reinforces that stories rooted in African imagination and voice can compete at the highest international levels.
For the audiobook format: as consumption of audio-books and narrated storytelling grows globally, such nominations shine a light on how voice, performance and production converge.
Crossover appeal: While designed as a children’s story, the fable’s themes invite family listening, demonstrating how a title can bridge age groups and experiences.
What Comes Next
The winners will be announced at the GRAMMY ceremony on Sunday, February 1 2026, in Los Angeles.
Whether he wins or not, the nomination itself opens doors: increased visibility, likely uptick in audio-sales/streams of Into the Uncut Grass, and renewed interest in his voice work.
From a PR perspective, this is an opportunity to develop narrative around Noah’s storytelling brand: emphasising themes like imagination, empathy, and global reach.
Quotes & Commentary
On the nomination, Industry announcements (via Penguin Random House Audio) noted:
“Trevor Noah’s Into the Uncut Grass and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Lovely One audiobooks have earned 2026 GRAMMY® Award nominations in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.”
And Noah himself previously reflected that:
“When I thought about writing Into the Uncut Grass, I wanted to create something that parents and children could enjoy together… I love the idea of a story that can be read aloud and shared, where both kids and adults take away their own insights.”
Closing Thoughts
This nomination reaffirms that storytelling is a versatile craft—not confined to one medium or age-group. With Into the Uncut Grass, Trevor Noah demonstrates how a simple fable can carry rich meaning, and how voice matters as much as words. As the awards season advances, fans, publishers and creators alike will be watching to see if the journey into the “uncut grass” yields the gold statuette.
