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Heart of a Champion book launch

Community Event
In Person
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Matsu Room (second floor, 201)
6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Date: March 13, 2016

Time: 2 p.m.



Admission: Free

Please join us for the launch of Heart of a Champion with author Ellen Schwartz. The book is inspired by the Vancouver Asahi Baseball team, and is suitable for readers 9-12 years old. Published by Tundra Books.

The author will present slides and talk about her research. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Japanese style refreshments will be served.


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