Lawrence Hill

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gptkbp:instanceOf Author
gptkbp:activeYears 1980-present
gptkbp:artMovement Contemporary literature
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Canada_Reads
gptkb:Commonwealth_Writers'_Prize
Governor General's Award
gptkbp:birthDate 1957-01-25
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Toronto,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:children Jasmine_Hill
Jesse_Hill
Jade_Hill
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Toronto
gptkb:University_of_Alberta
gptkbp:genre Fiction
Non-fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lawrence Hill
gptkbp:influences gptkb:James_Baldwin
Toni Morrison
Maya Angelou
gptkbp:knownFor Exploring themes of race and identity
gptkbp:language English
French
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Black_Canadian
Canadian
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:The_Book_of_Negroes
Any Known Blood
The Illegal
gptkbp:occupation Essayist
Novelist
Writer
gptkbp:relatedTo Activism
Biography
Community engagement
Cultural events
Historical fiction
Literary criticism
Memoir
Public speaking
Social justice
Teaching
Interviews
Book reviews
Documentaries
Family history
Short stories
Essays
Cultural identity
Publications
Literary festivals
Anthologies
Black History
Immigration issues
Cultural commentary
Writing workshops
Media appearances
Canadian_literature
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Hamilton,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:spouse Miranda_Hill
gptkbp:website lawrencehill.com