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Tani Adewumi''s moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness.

* 2021 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award winner

Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied hard, practicing chess for hours on the floor of his room in the homeless shelter. Less than a year later, he won the New York State Chess Championship, and through one act of kindness after another, found a new home.

This picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10

  • tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion
  • celebrates the power of hope and hard wor

Tanis New Home

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    A Hardback by Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Courtney Dawson

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      Publisher: Tommy Nelson
      Publication Date: 24/11/2020
      ISBN13: 9781400218288, 978-1400218288
      ISBN10: 1400218284
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Tani Adewumi''s moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness.

      * 2021 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award winner

      Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied hard, practicing chess for hours on the floor of his room in the homeless shelter. Less than a year later, he won the New York State Chess Championship, and through one act of kindness after another, found a new home.

      This picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10

      • tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion
      • celebrates the power of hope and hard wor

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