Tag: author
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Author Pao Lor on Bamboo Son: A Hmong Refugee’s Search for Identity and the American Dream
Focus Fox Valley had the honor of welcoming Pao Lor, author of Bamboo Son, a powerful memoir that tells the story of a Hmong refugee’s resilience, identity, and journey toward building a new life in … Full story: https://www.whby.com/2026/04/10/183226/
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Author Pao Lor shares story of resilience during Hmong Heritage Month
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin. The word ‘bamboo’ has two meanings: it refers to the plant, but it can also mean ‘orphan.’ To survive and succeed as a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69d72a1e3f0e45d0a893aff53988fb47&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2flocal5live%2fauthor-pao-lor-shares-story-of-resilience-during-hmong-heritage-month%2f&c=11844139077787576468&mkt=en-us
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Readers and writers: A treasure for young readers (and something for adults, too)
We can applaud award-winning St. Paul author Kao Kalia Yang’s two new children’s picture books, as well as spring books for young readers from local publisher Lerner Publications, and … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/08/readers-and-writers-a-treasure-for-young-readers-and-something-for-adults-too/
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Literary calendar for week of Dec. 14
Author of books for adults and children hosts An Evening of Children’s Literature with readings by her writer friends and music. Yang, who lives in St. Paul, draws on her Hmong heritage for her dozen … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/literary-calendar-week-dec-14-113800787.html
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Author Kao Kalia Yang to speak at DCE Senior High and free community event
WESTON – Award-winning Hmong-American writer, teacher and speaker Kao Kalia Yang will share her story with the community at-large and students at two … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/10/04/author-kao-kalia-yang-to-speak-at-dce-senior-high-and-free-community-event/
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Hmong-American author to share her journey from refugee to writer Oct. 9 and 10 in Wausau
Discover Kao Kalia Yang’s emotional journey from refugee camps to acclaimed author at two Wausau events Oct. 9 and 10. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-american-author-share-her-090331779.html
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Big names and local voices headline Central Wisconsin Book Festival
Discover free author talks, workshops and panels at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, Sept. 25–27 in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/big-names-local-voices-headline-090337448.html
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Minneapolis author’s memoir introduces readers to ‘Blindian Country’
Poetry memoir invites readers into “Blindian Country”; experimental work by 20 Black artists at F-O-K Studios; Alex Yang’s” Weaving the Hmong Legacy” at the Xia Gallery. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/st-paul-things-to-do-hmong-show-black-artists-afroindigenous-poetry/
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‘I’m one American story’: Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being ‘the Hmong voice’
Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being boxed in, both as the only ‘“Hmong voice” in literature and in a singular genre. She’s written memoirs, fiction, picture books, and even an opera. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/05/author-kao-kalia-yang-resists-being-the-hmong-voice
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‘I’m one American story’: Minnesota Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being ‘the Hmong voice’
Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being boxed in, both as the only ‘“Hmong voice” in literature and in a singular genre. The Minnesota author has written memoirs, fiction, picture books, and even an opera … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/05/author-kao-kalia-yang-resists-being-the-hmong-voice
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Kao Kalia Yang reflects on journey with language in award-winning works
Tags: American, author, book, history, Hmong, Hmong American, home, Kao Kalia Yang, language, literature, local, Minnesota, news, story, YangHmong American Author, Kao Kalia Yang, took home three awards this year – a new record – for Youth Literature, Middle Grade Literature and Memoir. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/local-author-makes-history-minnesota-book-awards-by-leaning-into-personal-history/89-17c62b97-5655-4248-a609-a2afcfb79d43
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St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang is the Star Tribune’s Artist of the Year
St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang, author of this year’s “Where Rivers Part,” “Caged,” “The Diamond Explorer” and “The Rock in My Throat,” is the Star Tribune’s Artist of the Year. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-writer-kao-kalia-yang-is-the-star-tribunes-artist-of-the-year/601197381
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Blugold alumna writes books celebrating Hmong folklore
Blugold alumna and fantasy author Lori M. Lee recently returned to Eau Claire for the Chippewa Valley Book Festival to present her most recent book, “Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret.” The book is the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/blugold-alumna-writes-books-celebrating-091600345.html
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Blugold alumna writes books celebrating Hmong folklore
Blugold alumna and fantasy author Lori M. Lee recently returned to Eau Claire for the Chippewa Valley Book Festival to present her most recent book, “Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret.” The book is the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/blugold-alumna-writes-books-celebrating-091600345.html
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Madison event on Oct. 6 meant to bridge the gap between AANHPI communities and the media
Author, Fulbright Scholar and journalist explains what inspired her to found the Vincent Chin Institute and why she’s working on an Oct. 6 panel and discussion event in Madison. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/madison-event-on-oct-6-meant-to-bridge-the-gap-between-aanhpi-communities-and-the/article_ba2c630c-79f8-11ef-9563-a762e45615ec.html
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