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Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir)
by Aliu, Akim; Elysée, Greg Anderson | PB | Acceptable
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
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- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 9781338787603
- Book Title
- Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir)
- Item Length
- 6in
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.4in
- Genre
- Young Adult Nonfiction
- Topic
- Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography, Computers / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / Social Topics
- Item Width
- 8.7in
- Item Weight
- 8.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 128 Pages
About this product
Product Information
A riveting graphic novel that reminds us to never stop dreaming. 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 ice hockey playerwhose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn. Dreamertells 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. "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 Full-colour illustration Sure to inspire young readers everywhere Akim has partnered with the Time to Dream Foundation and the Hockey Diversity Alliance to help their mission to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey Akim continues to play hockey professionally in Europe
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1338787608
ISBN-13
9781338787603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9057258374
Product Key Features
Book Title
Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir)
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography, Computers / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / Social Topics
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.7in
Item Weight
8.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Seventh Grade
Grade to
College Freshman
Reviews
Praise for Dreamer "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, athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." --Booklist A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novel Novel for Teens Nominee "(A) powerful graphic memoir . . . Blunt, simple language, a brisk pace, and realistic illustrations work harmoniously to keep readers engaged." - Kirkus "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." --School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." --Publishers Weekly "The narrative is notable for its emotional clarity and the strength with which the concise text carries both Aliu's pain and his resolve. Dynamic comic-panel art serves the story with expressiveness of motion and feeling. Grabbing readers at the intersection of sports and social justice, this is a welcome addition to the graphic-memoir genre." -- Horn Book Magazine "An excellent all-ages book that is well recommended to any young reader out there... Inspiring and vividly brought to life." --Black Sci-Fi "Dreamer is an enthralling memoir, one that looks at both the highs and lows of playing hockey as a person of color." --This Bliss Life, 2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel Novel for Teens Selection Top 10 Selection of the 2024 In the Margins Book Award List 2024 TLA Texas Maverick Reading List Selection "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 , athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author 2024 Children's Book Council Children's and Young Adult Favorites Award - Book List: Grades 6-8 "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." -- Booklist "(A) powerful graphic memoir . . . Blunt, simple language, a brisk pace, and realistic illustrations work harmoniously to keep readers engaged." -- Kirkus "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." -- School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." -- Publishers Weekly "The narrative is notable for its emotional clarity and the strength with which the concise text carries both Aliu's pain and his resolve. Dynamic comic-panel art serves the story with expressiveness of motion and feeling. Grabbing readers at the intersection of sports and social justice, this is a welcome addition to the graphic-memoir genre." -- Horn Book Magazine, Praise for Dreamer "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, athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." --Booklist "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." --School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." --Publishers Weekly "The narrative is notable for its emotional clarity and the strength with which the concise text carries both Aliu's pain and his resolve. Dynamic comic-panel art serves the story with expressiveness of motion and feeling. Grabbing readers at the intersection of sports and social justice, this is a welcome addition to the graphic-memoir genre." -- Horn Book Magazine "An excellent all-ages book that is well recommended to any young reader out there... Inspiring and vividly brought to life." --Black Sci-Fi "Dreamer is an enthralling memoir, one that looks at both the highs and lows of playing hockey as a person of color." --This Bliss Life, 2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel Novel for Teens Selection Top 10 Selection of the 2024 In the Margins Book Award List 2024 TLA Texas Maverick Reading List Selection "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 , athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." -- Booklist "(A) powerful graphic memoir . . . Blunt, simple language, a brisk pace, and realistic illustrations work harmoniously to keep readers engaged." -- Kirkus "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." -- School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." -- Publishers Weekly "The narrative is notable for its emotional clarity and the strength with which the concise text carries both Aliu's pain and his resolve. Dynamic comic-panel art serves the story with expressiveness of motion and feeling. Grabbing readers at the intersection of sports and social justice, this is a welcome addition to the graphic-memoir genre." -- Horn Book Magazine, Praise for Dreamer "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, athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." --Booklist "(A) powerful graphic memoir . . . Blunt, simple language, a brisk pace, and realistic illustrations work harmoniously to keep readers engaged." - Kirkus "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." --School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." --Publishers Weekly "The narrative is notable for its emotional clarity and the strength with which the concise text carries both Aliu's pain and his resolve. Dynamic comic-panel art serves the story with expressiveness of motion and feeling. Grabbing readers at the intersection of sports and social justice, this is a welcome addition to the graphic-memoir genre." -- Horn Book Magazine "An excellent all-ages book that is well recommended to any young reader out there... Inspiring and vividly brought to life." --Black Sci-Fi "Dreamer is an enthralling memoir, one that looks at both the highs and lows of playing hockey as a person of color." --This Bliss Life, Praise for Dreamer "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, athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author "Gut-wrenching and vividly detailed... With well-drawn artwork and an important story, this will educate and inspire many preteen readers." --Booklist "This gripping graphic memoir chronicling a boy's hockey dream coupled with systemic racism is a must-purchase." --School Library Journal "Clear, crisp artwork and richly saturated colors by De la Vega and Williams, paired with Aliu and Elysee's conversational dialogue, result in a riveting, animated account." --Publishers Weekly "An excellent all-ages book that is well recommended to any young reader out there... Inspiring and vividly brought to life." --Black Sci-Fi "Dreamer is an enthralling memoir, one that looks at both the highs and lows of playing hockey as a person of color." --This Bliss Life
Illustrated by
De La Vega, Karen, Williams, Marcus
Dewey Decimal
796.962092
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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