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Author:

Adewumi, Tani, 2010- author.

Title:

Tani's new home : a refugee finds hope & kindness in America / Tanitoluwa Adewumi ; [with Michelle Lord] ; illustrated by Courtney Dawson.

Publisher:

Tommy Nelsonan imprint of Thomas Nelson,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Subject:

Adewumi, Tani,--2010---Juvenile literature.
Chess players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Refugees--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Nigerian Americans--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Determination (Personality trait)--Juvenile literature.
Kindness--Juvenile literature.
Christian biography--Juvenile literature.
Autobiographies.
Picture books.

Other Authors:

Lord, Michelle, author.
Dawson, Courtney, illustrator.

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.

ISBN:

1400218284
9781400218288

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1154950439

LCCN:

2020021812

Locations:

YLPC314 -- Cascade Public Library (Cascade)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

UGPF911 -- Indianola Public Library (Indianola)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

CPPC926 -- Kalona Public Library (Kalona)

VBPC034 -- Postville Public Library (Postville)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

SMPE094 -- Waverly Public Library (Waverly)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)