Paul Yee a découvert sa passion pour l'écriture en se plongeant dans l'histoire des immigrants chinois en Amérique du Nord. Son œuvre considérable, principalement destinée aux jeunes lecteurs sous divers formats, ainsi que des récits historiques pour tous les âges, témoigne de son dévouement à ce domaine d'étude spécifique. Fort de sa formation en histoire et de son expérience d'archiviste, Yee recherche méticuleusement et donne vie aux expériences de ceux qui ont façonné le passé du continent. Ses récits captivants offrent aux lecteurs une exploration littéraire significative de la migration et de l'établissement culturel.
Eight unforgettable stories tell of the triumph of the human spirit despite the bitterness of daily toils. Elegant paintings brilliantly complement each magical story. ". . . Ng's cool, brooding full-page paintings have an intense presence that enhances the stories' exotic flavor . . . A book not to miss".--Booklist, starred review. Booklist Editor's Choice. 1990 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
An American Library Association Youth Media Award Stonewall Honor Book Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs the escape. It’s tough getting grades that will please his army veteran father, when speaking English is still a struggle. And he can’t quite connect with his peers at high school -- Chinese immigrants like himself but who seem to have adjusted to North American life more easily. Then comes the fateful day when his father accesses Ray’s internet account, and discovers Ray has been cruising gay websites. Before Ray knows what has hit him, his belongings have been thrown on the front lawn, and he has been kicked out. Angry,defiant, Ray heads to downtown Toronto. In short order he is robbed, beaten up and seduced, and he learns the hard realities of life on the street. Could he really sell himself for sex? Lots of people use their bodies to make money -- athletes, actors, models, pop singers. If no one gets hurt, why should anyone care?