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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 picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10  tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion celebrates the power of hope and hard work reminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming place encourages empathy and compassion includes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawson is perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day  This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

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 picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10 <ul> <li>tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion</li> <li>celebrates the power of hope and hard work</li> <li>reminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming place</li> <li>encourages empathy and compassion</li> <li>includes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawson</li> <li>is perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day</li> </ul> This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support</a>

Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America by Tanitoluwa Adewumi and Illustrated by Courtney Dawson 

Our story in focus this week celebrates Tanitoluwa Adewumi who is now the national chess master in the United States. As part of the eight overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from the spacecraft the China landed on Mars, to the longest pedestrian suspension bridge that has now opened in Portugal. #Podcast  #TanitoluwaAdewumi  #Chernobyl  Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.© 2021 TunukaMedia 

Our story in focus this week celebrates Tanitoluwa Adewumi who is now the national chess master in the United States. As part of the eight overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from the spacecraft the China landed on Mars, to the longest pedestrian suspension bridge that has now opened in Portugal. #Podcast  #TanitoluwaAdewumi  #Chernobyl  Visit the <a href="https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> (<a href="https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia</a>) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia

The U.S.A's newest chess master: 10-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi (S2E19)