num_pages: 32
description: Tani Adewumi's true story of immigrating to America developing his talent for chess and finding a new home.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.
language: English
title: Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America
publisher: Thomas Nelson