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
