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Akim Aliu: Dreamer

By Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson Elysée Illustrator Marcus Williams, Karen De la Vega Narrator Editor Photographed by

Akim Aliu: Dreamer

By Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson Elysée Illustrator Marcus Williams, Karen De la Vega Narrator Editor Photographed by
Format Paperback Book
$14.99

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Description

Akim Aliu - also known as "Dreamer" - is a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn. Dreamer tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and off the ice. This is a gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, and is sure to inspire young readers everywhere.



"With honesty and courage, Akim Aliu's...

Akim Aliu - also known as "Dreamer" - is a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn. Dreamer tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and off the ice. This is a gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, and is sure to inspire young readers everywhere.



"With honesty and courage, Akim Aliu's Dreamer will inspire readers of all ages to move confidently in the direction of their future." - Colin Kaepernick

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Product Details

  • ISBN13:9781338787603
  • Format:Paperback Book
  • Ages:12 and up
  • Grades:7 and up
  • Genre:Biography and Autobiography,
    Comic Books and Graphic Novels
  • Pages:128
  • Publisher:Graphix
  • Weight (lbs):0.55
  • Dimensions:0.22 x 9 x 6
  • Lexile® Measure:580L
  • Reading Level:V
  • DRA Level:40
  • Language:English

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