Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America

By Tanitoluwa Adewumi

Book Overview

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 championcelebrates the power of hope and hard workreminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming placeencourages empathy and compassionincludes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawsonis perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day

This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400218284
• ISBN13: 9781400218288
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Tommy Nelson
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

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This was an adorable little story of Tanitoluwa Adewumi! He was a refugee from Nigeria who finds a love of chess in his new American school. I loved this inspiring story! It was amazing to see Tani come from being homeless to being the best chess player in the state. I loved how it showed that if you try your hardest, you can make your dreams come true!