Kao Kalia Yang: Presentation on Her Novel, The Latehomecomer

Kao Kalia Yang: Presentation on Her Novel, The Latehomecomer. “On October 1, 2009, the Dean’s Engaged Leaders program in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences hosted a presentation by noted Hmong author, Kao Kalia Yang. Her critically acclaimed memoir, “The Latehomecomer,” recalls her family’s flight from Laos across the Mekong to refugee camps in Thailand and ultimately to St. Paul, Minnesota. Her poignant story sheds light on a story shared by most of the Hmong in the United States.”

Kao Kalia Yang: Presentation on Her Novel, The Latehomecomer

By ledlu002 on October 1, 2009 3:58 PM | Blog.Lib.Umn.Edu

On October 1, 2009, the Dean’s Engaged Leaders program in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences hosted a presentation by noted Hmong author, Kao Kalia Yang. Her critically acclaimed memoir, “The Latehomecomer,” recalls her family’s flight from Laos across the Mekong to refugee camps in Thailand and ultimately to St. Paul, Minnesota. Her poignant story sheds light on a story shared by most of the Hmong in the United States. Please click the box below to view portions of Kao Kalia Yang’s presentation.