Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
A Hmong Family
This book, by Nora Murphy, describes the history and culture of the Hmong, a unique ethnic group from Southeast Asia. The book follows the story of the Vang family as they lived in the mountains of Laos, fought against the Pathet Lao, escaped as refugees to Thailand, and eventually emigrated as refugees to the United States, first in California and eventually settling in Minnesota. It also describes the daily life of the family here.
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