Lawrence Hill is an award-winning Canadian novelist and memoirist. He is best known for The Book of Negroes. His brother is singer/songwriter Dan Hill.
Some tropes associated with his work include:
- But Not Too Black : His author photos vary depending on the lighting and angle. He grew up in a predominantly white Toronto suburb, though his father was Black.
- Earn Your Happy Ending
- Plucky Girl : The protagonist of The Book of Negroes.
- "Well Done, Son" Guy
