Asahi: Japanese Canadian Baseball Heroes

Asahi: Japanese Canadian Baseball Heroes tells the true story of the beloved Vancouver Asahi baseball team in a style suitable for a middle-grade audience. It shares the story of Japanese Canadians in a fresh, engaging way, particularly focussing on the lived experiences of individual Asahi athletes, how they were affected by racism against Japanese Canadians, and the relationship that developed between the Asahi team and their fans of all ethnic backgrounds.

Beginning with a brief history ...