Louis Chu

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 Chinese Festival rad…