Edward Y. C. Lee
BIO
Biography

Edward Y. C. Lee was born in Montreal. He is a former arbitrator and lawyer. His fiction and creative non-fiction have been published in the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and in various literary magazines. His radio documentary, Tiger Balm and Batman Comics, was produced by CBC Radio Outfront. The Laundryman's Boy is his first novel.

ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Literary fiction, historical fiction
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Laundryman's Boy
Publisher
HarperCollins
Year
2024
LINKS
Links
http://edwardyclee.com
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
5 and above
Presentation Genre
Literary fiction, historical fiction
Presentation Length
1.0 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

-discussion of my novel, the Laundryman's Boy, 

-my writing and creative journey (from past to present) 

-the role of curiosity, my creative and writing process

-my inspiration and research

-discussion of the Asian-Canadian immigrant experience, the Chinese immigrant experience

-the history of Chinese immigration to Canada

Presentation Fee(s)
To Be Determined; please contact the writer
Workshop details
Audience Size
5 and above
Intended Audience
from middle-school aged readers to adults
Workshop Length
1.0 hour
Workshop Description
Workshop description

-discussion of my novel, The Laundryman's Boy

-my writing and creative journey (from past to present) 

-the role of curiosity, my creative and writing process

-my inspiration and research

-discussion of the Asian-Canadian immigrant experience, the Chinese immigrant experience

-the history of Chinese immigration to Canada

Workshop Fee(s)
To Be Determined; please contact the writer
School presentation details
Audience Size
5 and above
Intended Audience
middle school readers to secondary school to university
Presentation Length
1.0 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

-discussion of my novel, The Laundryman's Boy

-my writing and creative journey (from past to present)

-the role of curiosity, my creative and writing process

-my inspiration and research

-discussion of the Asian -Canadian immigrant experience, the Chinese immigrant experience

-the history of Chinese immigration to Canada

 

Presentation Fee(s)
To Be determined, please contact the writer
EQUITY INITIATIVE
As part of the Union’s Equity Implementation Plan, we are committed to increasing awareness of authors who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S, or living with a disability. This author identifies as:
Members who identify as:
Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized
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