{"product_id":"9781338787603","title":"Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir) by Marcus Williams","description":"?      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\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56297548611957,"sku":"9781913839703","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781338787603.jpg?v=1762780883","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781338787603","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}