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Sheung-King Wins Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for 'Batshit Seven'

  • Sheung-King, a Richmond, B.C. author, won the $60,000 Writers' Trust fiction prize for his novel "Batshit Seven," which explores a millennial's experience during the Hong Kong protests.
  • The novel was praised for its dark humor and originality, highlighting-the-protagonist's apathy and the political turmoil in Hong Kong.
  • The award ceremony also featured calls for social justice and support for Palestinian rights.