Louis Chu

Known for: Writing

Born: October 1, 1915

Died: February 27, 1970

Louis Hing Chu (雷霆超; October 1, 1915 – 1970) was an American writer who was a pioneer of Asian American literature. His sole published work is the 1961 novel Eat a Bowl of Tea. After emigrating to New Jersey from Taishan, China, Chu completed his high school education and received a bachelor's degree from Upsala College and a master's degree in sociology from New York University. Aside from writing, Chu worked for the New York City's Department of Welfare and worked as the disc jockey for the…