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Biography
Biography
The Vancouver-born Jack Wang is more than just a talented writer. He has rightfully earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Toronto, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the University of Arizona, and a doctorate (PhD) in English at Florida State University (Wang "About."). He is also a family man; living in Ithica, NY with his wife and two daughters.
Awards
Awards
2021 Central New York Book Award in Fiction
2020 Danuta Gleed Literary Award
2021 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
Canada Reads 2022 Longlist
Media Recognition
Media Recognition
The Fiddlehead
Brick
PRISM international
The Malahat Review
The New Quarterly
The Humber Literary Review
Joyland
Other Works
Other Works
The Riveter has been described as a "cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe in WWII." (House of Anansi Press, "The Riveter.").
Synopsis
"Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to serve his country in the war against fascism, but Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard to find work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships.
One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly and begin a starry-eyed romance that lasts until the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself, Josiah takes a train to Toronto where he’s finally given the chance to enlist. After volunteering for the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and jumping into Normandy on D-Day, he must fight through the battlefields of Europe to make it back to the woman he loves." (House of Anansi Press, "The Riveter.").
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