"The Distant Talking Drum"

- by Isaac Olaleye, illus.by Frané Lessac
Boyds Mill Press/USA
1996 Notable Trade Book in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1996 ALA Notable Books for Children
The Hungry Mind Review-Children's Book of Distinction Finalist
Alabama State Award- "Emphasis on Reading List"
1996 Notable Book for a Global Society Award