"The . . . true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2020
call number/section: 794.1, 921, 92
subjects: adewumi, tani, 2010-, juvenile literature, chess players, united states, juvenile literature, refugees, nigerian americans, determination (personality trait), kindness, biography, picture books, autobiographies