Lawrence Hill is a creative and inspiring author who has captivated the attention of readers around the world. He was born in Toronto in 1957 into an interracial home; a black father and a white mother. His parents are involved in the human rights movement and have greatly influenced his writing. He has written seven critically acclaimed novels which mostly touch on issues of belonging and identity. His bestselling memoir Black Berry, Sweet Juice: On Being Black and White in Canada tells the story of his parent's life and raising a family. He has won numerous well-deserved awards such as #1 Canadian Bestseller for his 2007 novel The Book of Negroes and was named one of the top 100 books of 2007 by the Globe and Mail. He is married with five children and often speaks at conferences and universities. Hill is an exceptional writer who has received much needed praise and will continue to be recognized for generations to come.
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