Quenby Fung
Quenby Fung (Chinese: 君比) (13 July, 1965 – 23 February, 2020), born Fung Yan Yan (Chinese: 馮忻忻) was a novelist in Hong Kong 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 United States, and started a column in a local leading newspaper, the Ming Pao.
Quenby Fung | |
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| Born | Fung Yan Yan July 13, 1965 Hong Kong |
| Died | February 23, 2020 (aged 54) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Subject | Teenagers |
| Years active | 1985–2020 |
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Quenby's pen name came from her first novel, "Quenby", which is also her English name. Her story is known for describing the subtle change in feelings and behavioural change of teenagers, as she was an experienced English teacher in a local girls' school. Many schools choose her story as selected book for book reports.
Information on her novels
Fung's novels focus on describing the mindset and actions of adolescents, such as interpersonal relationships of secondary school students and romantic lives of them. She makes good use of her role as a secondary school English teacher to experience and understand the thinking 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.