Author: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles Young Readers Edition

By: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

Price: $15.99

Publisher: Thomas Nelson : April 2020

Seller ID: 344863

ISBN-13: 9781400218295

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

An amazing, miraculous refugee story of coming to America, the young readers edition of Tani Adewumi's story will inspire kids looking for true stories of doing hard things.At eight years old, Tani Adewumi, a refugee, won the 2019 New York State Chess Championship after playing the game for only a year--and while homeless. Tani and his family fled Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria to come to the United States, where they lived in a New York City homeless shelter while waiting to be granted religious asylum. Tani began attending a public elementary school and decided he wanted to join the...
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My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

By: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

Price: $26.99

Publisher: Thomas Nelson : April 2020

Seller ID: 344885

ISBN-13: 9780785232711

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

A true story of sacrificing everything for family, living with nothing but hope, then sharing generously all they received to discover the greatest riches of all. Tani Adewumi didn't know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape. In truth, his family's journey to the United States was nothing short of miraculous--and the miracles were just beginning.Tani's father, Kayode, became a dishwasher and Uber driver while Tani's mother,...
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Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America

By: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

Price: $17.99

Publisher: Thomas Nelson : November 2020

Seller ID: 353746

ISBN-13: 9781400218288

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Tani Adewumi's moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness. 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, h...
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Author: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles Young Readers Edition

My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

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