115: Tani's New Home
Apr 12, 2021•19 min
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Episode description
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, he won the New York State Chess Championship, and through one act of kindness after another, found a new home. This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.
Book: Written by Tanitoluwa Adewumi and Illustrated by Courtney Dawson
ISBN: 9781400218288
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication date: 11/24/2021
Read By: Erin Yeschin
PURCHASE BOOK HERE -> https://bookshop.org/a/18361/9781400218288
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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. This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.
Book: Written by Tanitoluwa Adewumi and Illustrated by Courtney Dawson
ISBN: 9781400218288
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication date: 11/24/2021
Read By: Erin Yeschin
PURCHASE BOOK HERE -> https://bookshop.org/a/18361/9781400218288
Check out our new and improved online bookstore! Our #OneStopBookShop offers safe and fun titles for everyone to love (including grown ups!) based on diversity, inclusion, emotional intelligence, growth mindset conscious & neuroscience based parenting all while supporting small business and independent book stores alike! SHOP HERE -> https://bookshop.org/shop/HippocampusClubhouse
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