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

Title: Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America
Book List: Grade 2 Nonfiction
Release Date: 2020
Author: Tani Adewumi

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.

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