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Sidikiba's Kora Lesson

Written and Illustrated by
Ryan Thomas Skinner

Winner of Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franking Award for multicultural literature

Listen to the Kora being played by Sidiki Diabaté

What is a kora?

News & Events

Sidikiba's Kora Lesson wins the Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award in the category of multicultural literature!

Sidikiba's Kora Lesson wins a Silver Medal in the category of Book With Music/Theatrical from the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.

Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson is a finalist for the Midwest Book Awards in the category of child/young adult fiction!

Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson is a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards in the category of children’s fiction!

Read a review of Sidikiba's Kora Lesson by Armchair Interviews here