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      Akim Aliu: Dreamer

      by Akim Aliu
      Published
      Feb 2023
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
      Pages
      128
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      About This Book

      This honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu's incredible life as a hockey prodigy in Canada.
      Akim Aliu — also known as "Dreamer" — is a Nigerian born, Ukrainian Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at everyone turn. This graphic novel tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only black child in his Ukrainian school, to having his teeth bashed in by a racist teammate in the Ontario junior league. A gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, this story 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

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Graphic Novel

      Themes

      Biographical

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under)

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      First Edition Feb 2023 Scholastic ISBN13 9781338787603 ISBN10 1338787608
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      May 2023 Scholastic ISBN13 9781338787610 ISBN10 1338787616
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      Feb 2023 Scholastic ISBN13 9781338787627 ISBN10 1338787624
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      Feb 2023 Graphix ISBN10 B0B13Q5C62
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