Media Advisory/Photo-Op - "O is for Ontario Science Centre"

Ontario Science Centre hosts ABC of Toronto book launch

TORONTO, July 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Join us as we help launch a new alphabet book from author-illustrator Per-Henrik Gürth: ABC of Toronto, featuring "O is for Ontario Science Centre". Published by Kids Can Press, this charming book explores the sights and sounds of Toronto's attractions, communities, and landmarks.

Hosts from the Ontario Science Centre will be offering special demonstrations and activities for young visitors including a demo of the iconic hair-raising Van de Graaff Electricity Generator, pictured in the book.

WHAT:	Book reading, signing, and live illustrations by ABC of Toronto author-illustrator Per-Henrik Gürth, Electricity Show, children's activities.
WHEN:	Saturday, July 20, 2013
	11 a.m.  Sign-in, activities begin
	11:30 a.m.  Electricity demonstration
	12 p.m.  Book reading
	12:20 p.m.  Photo-op and interviews; book signing
WHO:	Lesley Lewis, CEO, Ontario Science Centre
	Per-Henrik Gürth, author-illustrator, ABC of Toronto
WHERE:	Procter & Gamble Great Hall, Level 2, Ontario Science Centre
	770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
	Free parking is available in the main visitor lot.

 

SOURCE: Ontario Science Centre

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