Henry Chow and other stories

by Evelyn Lau & Paul Yee

tagged: coming of age, friendship, own voices

Description

Set around the world—in Canada, the UK, India, Japan and Jamaica—these fascinating stories by emerging and established writers, such as Evelyn Lau and Governor General's Award winner Paul Yee, will captivate and entertain teens of all ages.

About the Authors

Evelyn Lau has been publishing poetry and prose since she was thirteen. Her poetry has appeared in Prism International, Queen's Quarterly and Canadian Author and Bookman, among other literary magazines. Her prose has been published in Maclean's, Vancouver Magazine and The Antigonish Review. She has won six awards for her poetry.

Paul Yee is one of Canada's finest writers for children. He was raised in Vancouver and has worked in the archives at the Vancouver Museum. He won the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature for Ghost Train. He now lives in Toronto.

Age:: 12 to 18
Grade:: 8 to 12
Reading age:: 12 to 18

Editorial Reviews

"Refreshing [in] that the stories are are not specifically about clash of cultures or the prevalence of racism."

— Resource Links

“The stories in Henry Chow have been well chosen, reflecting a diversity of experiences and offering a taste of what's out there by Asian Canadians.”

— Paper Tigers

"With its broad range of themes, this collection should appeal to a variety of readers."

— School Library Journal

"Teen readers will enjoy this collection's engaging stories... Due to its themes and intended readership, this collection will be a good addition to a school or public library as well as an academic library's secondary education collection. Highly recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Each perspective is unique and captivating...The thirteen short stories in this slim volume range from heartbreaking to empowering. Recommended."

— Library Media Connection

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Henry Chow and other stories

by Evelyn Lau & Paul Yee

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