Description: Akim Aliu : Dreamer Original Graphic Memoir, Paperback by Aliu, Akim; Elysée, Greg Anderson; De La Vega, Karen (ILT); Williams, Marcus (ILT), ISBN 1338787608, ISBN-13 9781338787603, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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 KaepernickThis is a captivating and inspiring graphic memoir titled "Akim Aliu: Dreamer". It features the story of Akim Aliu, a young adult who overcomes obstacles and follows his dreams. The book is illustrated by Karen De La Vega and Marcus Williams, and written by Greg Anderson Elysee. The trade paperback format is 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 0.3 inches high, with 128 pages. It was published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2023, and weighs 8.9 ounces. The book is in English and covers topics such as sports and recreation, computers, and social issues. It is perfect for fans of comics and graphic novels, as well as those interested in biographies and general topics.
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Artist: Aliu, Akim; Elysée, Greg Anderson; De la Vega, Karen [Illustrator
Type: Novel
Book Title: Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir)
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
Topic: Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography, General, Computers / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / Social Topics
Publication Year: 2023
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes, De La Vega, Karen, Williams, Marcus
Genre: Sports & Recreation, Young Adult Nonfiction
Item Weight: 8.9 Oz
Author: Greg Anderson Elysee, Akim Aliu
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback