Dreamer
Dreamer by Akim Aliu is a graphic memoir published by Scholastic in 2023, featuring 118 pages in English. This book presents the life of Akim Aliu, a professional athlete and activist, detailing his journey as a hockey prodigy in Canada. It explores his experiences with systemic racism and the challenges he faced as the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, alongside his family’s struggles in Toronto.
Readers will find an honest account of Akim’s life, highlighting themes of prejudice, bullying, and resilience in the face of adversity. The narrative captures his determination to succeed in the world of sports while confronting the harsh realities of racism both on and off the ice. Dreamer serves as an inspiring story for young readers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.
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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 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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