{"product_id":"tanis-new-home-tanitoluwa-adewumi-9781400218288","title":"Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTani 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* 2021 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTani 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecelebrates the power of hope and hard work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourages empathy and compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanitoluwa Adewumi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1400218284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400218288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tommy Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2020 pg. 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020","brand":"Tanitoluwa Adewumi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44049725227263,"sku":"9781400218288","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_81ad63f5-4d6f-4cfe-9126-d9b4832732d9.jpg?v=1685003122","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tanis-new-home-tanitoluwa-adewumi-9781400218288","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}