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

Paul Yee

Paul Yee has written almost 20 picture books and novels, contemporary and historical, about the Chinese experience in Canada. He is also a historian, with an M.A. in Canadian History from UBC, who has worked for the City of Vancouver Archives and Archives of Ontario. Born in Saskatchewan and raised in Vancouver, he now lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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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