Tanitoluwa Adewumi

About the Author

Tanitoluwa Adewumi is a Nigerian-American chess prodigy and author whose extraordinary journey from refugee to national champion has inspired readers worldwide. At the age of eight, Tani learned chess while living in a shelter in New York City, quickly rising to win the U.S. National Chess Championship for his age group. His memoir, My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles Young Readers Edition, chronicles this remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and the power of opportunity, offering young audiences a heartfelt glimpse into his life and the miracles that shaped it. Now a teenager, Tani continues to advocate for underprivileged children through chess and writing, embodying resilience and hope in every page he pens.