Upon moving into a new neighborhood, they meet an older couple, Bob and Ruth, who live across the street. It is nothing short of incredible.Ī Map into the World is a heartwarming story inspired by Kao Kalia Yang’s family and young daughter. And now… IT IS HERE! And I finally got my hands on a copy. I have been looking forward to it ever since. I was captivated by her journey as a writer and the stories behind her books The Song Poet and What God Is Honored Here? She also gave us a sneak peek of her upcoming (at the time) debut picture book A Map into the World. Kao Kalia Yang lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota and she visited the University of Minnesota campus this past April. I absolutely LOVED that book, I was moved by her exceptional writing, and I learned a lot about the experiences and histories of her Hmong American family. This memoir shares her family’s powerful and poignant journey from war-torn Laos to refugee camps in Thailand and finally to the United States. Four years ago, I read her memoir The Latehomecomer. She visited campus to share her stories and writing journey. A Map into the World is a beautiful picture book that I have been eagerly awaiting ever since I met author Kao Kalia Yang last spring.
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