Author: Norma J. Livo
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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The unique culture & heritage of the Hmong people are celebrated in this collection of folktales. Includes an introduction to Hmong history. The first collection of authentic Hmong tales to be published commercially in the English language, this book focuses on 27 captivating tales including creation myths; how/why stories; and tales of love, magic, and fun.
Author: Cher Thao
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885298072
Category : Hmong (Asian people)
Languages : en
Pages : 30
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Author: Anne Fadiman
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374533407
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, this brilliantly reported and beautifully crafted book explores the clash between a medical center in California and a Laotian refugee family over their care of a child.
Author: Blia Xiong
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892391103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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When the great god Shao promises Tiger nine cubs each year, Bird comes up with a clever trick to prevent the land from being overrun by tigers.
Author: Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Publisher: Shen's Books
ISBN: 9781885008411
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special sandals.
Author: V. T. Bidania
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515877361
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
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Astrid is afraid of the dark and doesn't want to go on her family camping trip. But her twin brother, Apollo, is excited. When they encounter scary things such as crawly bugs and the creepy dark, Apollo helps his twin through them. And when they encounter the scariest thing of all, Astrid might just be the one to save the starry campout.
Author: Pegi Deitz Shea
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547533608
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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For the Hmong people living in overcrowded refugee camps in Thailand, America is a dream: the land of peace and plenty. In 1995, ten years after their arrival at the camp, thirteen-year-old Mai Yang and her grandmother are about to experience that dream. In America, they will be reunited with their only remaining relatives, Mai’s uncle and his family. They will discover the privileges of their new life: medical care, abundant food, and an apartment all their own. But Mai will also feel the pressures of life as a teenager. Her cousins, now known as Heather and Lisa, try to help Mai look less like a refugee, but following them means disobeying Grandma and Uncle. From showers and smoke alarms to shopping, dating, and her family’s new religion, Mai finds life in America complicated and confusing. Ultimately, she will have to reconcile the old ways with the new, and decide for herself the kind of woman she wants to be. This archetypal immigrant story introduces readers to the fascinating Hmong culture and offers a unique outsider’s perspective on our own.
Author: Yakao Yang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979073151
Category : Refugees
Languages : en
Pages : 381
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Author: Marsha MacDowell
Publisher: Msu Museum
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Telling of the traditional story "The tiger and the hunter"
Author: Linda Gerdner
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764348594
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Hmong story cloths provide a visual documentation of the historical and cultural legacy of the Hmong people from the country of Laos. The Hmong first began making the story cloths during their time in refugee camps, and featured here are 48 vibrant story cloths that provide a comprehensive look at their lives and culture. The creation of a story cloth begins with the selection of fabric and images outlined onto the fabric. Long satin stitches of multi-colored threads fill in the image, while details are applied with intricate satin stitches and borders pieced together and hand-stitched. Topics include history, traditional life in Laos, Hmong New Year, folk tales, and neighboring people. The quality and diversity of content of the story cloths build upon one another to provide a holistic understanding of the Hmong culture and history. Augmented with personal stories and artifacts, this book is perfect for history buffs and textile artisans alike.
