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For immediate release
March 4, 2011
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Media contact: Jacquie Lucy
443-840-4668 / 410-340-2148 (cell)
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Internationally renowned author Roland Kelts to speak March 24 on CCBC campuses
Japanamerica: How Japanese pop culture has invaded the United States
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WHO
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Community Book Connection at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
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WHAT
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Lecture / Book signing / Reception
Author Roland Kelts will discuss and answer questions on his book Japanamerica: How Japanese pop culture has invaded the United States. Anyone who is interested in anime, manga or any aspect of contemporary Japanese culture will be delighted to hear this highly entertaining speaker.
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WHEN
and WHERE
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Thursday, March 24
10 – 11 a.m.
Building H – Room 308A
CCBC Catonsville
800 South Rolling Road
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Building E – Recital Hall
CCBC Essex
7201 Rossville Blvd.
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WHY
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In conjunction with this year’s selected book “The Housekeeper and the Professor” by Yoko Ogawa. For additional information, visit http://student.ccbcmd.edu/cbc/professor_japanamerica.pdf
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HOW
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FREE and open to the public. No tickets required.
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CONTACT
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Heather Harris – 443-840-1743 or hharris@ccbcmd.edu
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