Edward Y.C. Lee
Welcome! I'm Edward Y. C. Lee, the author of The Laundryman's Boy. Here you will find a brief autobiography, the story of my writing career, and how and why I wrote The Laundryman's Boy. You'll also be able to learn about upcoming news and events and how to stay in touch with me.
The Laundryman's Boy
Critical Praise for The Laundryman's Boy
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"A novel of hope and fulfillment." — Jamie Portman, The Montreal Gazette
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"Set during the months leading up to World War One, The Laundryman’s Boy is unflinching and unforgettable. This intimate story about a Chinese boy determined to succeed despite physical hardship and racism deftly encapsulates the experience of Chinese immigrants in small town Canada." — Janie Chang, author of The Porcelain Moon
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"The Laundryman’s Boy brings vividly to life, in all its hardships and hopes, a nearly forgotten chapter in the history of our small towns. In the best tradition of fiction, a story that speaks to us all." — Nino Ricci, author of Sleep
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“Unapologetically Dickensian and enlightening, The Laundryman’s Boy is a wonderful page-turner that is as much captivating as it is revealing of an overlooked era in this country’s history.” — Kenda Gee, director/producer of the acclaimed documentary, Lost Years: A People's Struggle for Justice.