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.
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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"Edward Y. C. Lee’s debut novel is a masterpiece of characterization, plotting, and exploration of a shameful period in Canadian history ..." --- Sonya VanderVeen Feddema, The Banner
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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.