Tani's new home : a refugee finds hope and kindness in America / Tanitoluwa Adewumi ; [with Michelle Lord] ; illustrated by Courtney Dawson.
Tani's new home : a refugee finds hope and kindness in America / Tanitoluwa Adewumi ; [with Michelle Lord] ; illustrated by Courtney Dawson.
By
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Adewumi, Tani, 2010-
Publication Date
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2020
Publication Information
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Nashville, Tenn : Thomas Nelson,
Physical Description
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Subject Term
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Chess players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Refugees -- Juvenile literature.
Nigerian Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Determination (Personality trait) -- Juvenile literature.
Kindness -- Juvenile literature.
Christian biography -- Juvenile literature.
Additional Contributors
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Lord, Michelle.
Dawson, Courtney.
Summary
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The incredible true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781400218288
General Note
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“Purchased through the Diyas for Diversity grant.”
| Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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