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Readers and writers: A treasure for young readers (and something for adults, too)

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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/

Kao Kalia Yang gives voice to the Hmong refugee experience at the Ordway

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Kao Kalia Yang reads her children’s books at the Ordway; the Guthrie stages a West Side Story-inspired play; and two exhibits put the American dream under a microscope. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-kao-kalia-yang-guthrie-soo-vac/

‘Matrilineal Memory’: Hopi artist reckons with grief in solo show in Minneapolis

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Hopi artist opens solo show at All My Relations Arts; artsy rugs at the Weisman and a book reading by Kao Kalia Yang in St. Paul. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-all-my-relations-kao-kalia-yang-weisman-rugs/

Author Kao Kalia Yang to speak at DCE Senior High and free community event

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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/

Hmong-American author to share her journey from refugee to writer Oct. 9 and 10 in Wausau

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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

‘I’m one American story’: Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being ‘the Hmong voice’

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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

‘I’m one American story’: Minnesota Author Kao Kalia Yang resists being ‘the Hmong voice’

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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

Kao Kalia Yang reflects on journey with language in award-winning works

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Hmong 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

Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards

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Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer who lives in St. Paul, made Minnesota Book Award history Tuesday when she won awards in three categories at the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards ceremony at the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/23/kao-kalia-yang-minnesota-book-awards/

Award-winning memoirist to visit HVCC

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TROY — Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss and share her award-winning books during a … Full story: https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/award-winning-memoirist-to-visit-hvcc/article_5c4ec47d-2c91-42bb-b15b-e9c57308a8ae.html

St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang is the Star Tribune’s Artist of the Year

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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

Classic ballet ‘Swan Lake’ takes flight at Fargo Theatre

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Other weekend highlights include The Big One, spooky music from the FMSO, Fargo Record Fair, Struggle Jennings and a return visit from Hmong poet Kao Kalia Yang. Full story: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/classic-ballet-swan-lake-takes-flight-at-fargo-theatre

3HMONGTV | Hmong American author Kao kalia Yang debut her new book, “The Diamond Explorer”.

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3HMONGTV | Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang debut her new book, “The Diamond Explorer”.

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09/1/2024 – Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang launches her new book, “The Diamond Explorer”.

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09/01/2024 – Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang launches her new book, “The Diamond Explorer”.

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Author Kao Kalia Yang to debut new book at St. Paul’s Battle Creek Middle School

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Author and Harding High School graduate Kao Kalia Yang will debut and read from her new book Tuesday at Battle Creek Middle School. The student- and staff-inclusive 9 a.m. event at 2121 North Park … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/author-kao-kalia-yang-debut-231600038.html

Weekend Picks: Kinky Boots; Kao Kalia Yang at Milkweed; Beatrix*JAR

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>From Kinky Boots in Anoka to Kao Kalia Yang reading at Milkweed, MinnPost is your guide to events happening this weekend in the Twin Cities. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/weekend-picks/2024/07/weekend-picks-kinky-boots-kao-kalia-yang-at-milkweed-beatrixjar/

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