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 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.



"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

Illustrated by: Karen De la Vega, Marcus Williams