Acclaimed Author and Creative Writing Educator
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University of British ColumbiaNancy Lee serves as an Assistant Professor in the Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia, bringing her extensive literary accomplishments to her teaching role. Born in Cardiff, Wales to parents of Chinese and Indian descent, she has established herself as a powerful voice in Canadian literature. Her debut collection "Dead Girls" earned widespread acclaim, winning the 2003 VanCity Book Prize and being named Book of the Year by NOW Magazine. Her novel "The Age" and poetry collection "What Hurts Going Down" have further cemented her reputation across international markets, with her works being published in multiple countries including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Beyond her creative work, she has held prestigious positions including Visiting Canadian Fellow at the University of East Anglia and Writer-in-Residence for both the city of Vincennes, France and Historic Joy Kogawa House. As co-creator of the EdX online education series "How to Write a Novel," she continues to shape the next generation of writers while maintaining an active literary career from her home in Steveston, British Columbia, where she lives with her husband, author John Vigna.