Displaying 1 of 1 2020 Format: Book Author: Adewumi, Tani, 2010- author. Title: Tani's new home : a refugee finds hope & kindness in America / Tanitoluwa Adewumi ; illustrated by Courtney Dawson. Publisher, Date: Nashville, TN : Thomas Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2020] Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm Publication Year: 2020 Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher. Target Audience Note: Ages 5-9 Thomas Nelson 5-8 Brodart. K-3 Brodart. Subjects: Adewumi, Tani, 2010- -- Juvenile literature. Adewumi, Tani, 2010- Chess players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Nigerian Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Determination (Personality trait) -- Juvenile literature. Kindness -- Juvenile literature. Christian biography -- Juvenile literature. Chess players. Refugees. Nigerian Americans. Determination (Personality trait) Kindness. Christian biography. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Board Games JUVENILE NONFICTION / Inspirational & Personal Growth JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration Other Author: Dawson, Courtney, illustrator. Notes: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, November 01, 2020 Booklist, October 01, 2020 Kirkus Reviews, September 01, 2020 LCCN: 2020021812 ISBN: 9781400218288 1400218284 Current Holds: 0 Local Availability:1 (of 1) System Availability:4 (of 4) Control Number: 2073691 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
