Quenby Fung () (12 November 1965 – 23 February 2020), born Fung Yan Yan () was a novelist in

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focused on writing Chinese children's literature for early teens. She had been writing stories and novels when she was studying in university. She became a teacher later on when she returned to Hong Kong from studying in the

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, and started a column in a local leading newspaper, the

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. Quenby's pen name came from her award-winning novel of the same name. Her stories are known for depicting the subtle changes in feelings and behavioral changes of teenagers, as she was an experienced English teacher in a local girls' school. Many schools choose her novels as selected books for book reports.

Information on her novels

Fung's novels focus on depicting the mindset and behaviors of adolescents, such as interpersonal relationships of secondary school students and the romantic lives of them. She makes good use of her role as a secondary school English teacher to experience and understand the mindsets of secondary school students, and exhibit them through her novels. Her books are very popular among youngsters in Hong Kong, especially among the senior primary and junior secondary students.

Influence and impact to society

Some students being bullied or having experienced family problems are willing to contact teachers and social workers for help after reading her inspiring books. Thus, Fung was willing to donate to, and support organizations in Hong Kong that provide support for teenagers.

References

External links

Official website
2020 deaths Chinese children's writers Chinese women children's writers Hong Kong writers 1965 births {{HongKong-writer-stub