Educator Giveaway
We are honored and deeply grateful to have received a 2025 grant from the Coalition of Asian American Leaders. This generous support made it possible for us to place our multicultural Hmong books and puzzles into the hands of thousands of children across Minnesota.
Through this grant, the Coalition of Asian American Leaders helped us achieve a long-held dream: ensuring that children can see their language, culture, and stories reflected in their learning environments. This representation sparked curiosity, pride, and meaningful conversations among young learners. Our books and puzzles were used in classrooms and community spaces to support early literacy, cultural awareness, and hands-on learning.
Thank you to the Coalition of Asian American Leaders for believing in the power of representation and for helping make culturally responsive learning accessible to families and educators throughout Minnesota. We are proud to share the many ways these books and puzzles were used across the state
By the Numbers:
Our Giveaway Products
Hmong Words |
Lus Hmoob | Lug Moob
Placed in the writing center to help children learn new words and practice writing
Used as a helpful guide during writing time when students edit and check their work
Read together to help children learn words in another language
Used during calendar or counting time to practice counting in Hmong
Gives students a chance to teach their classmates Hmong words, building confidence and pride
H is for Hmong |
H yog rau Hmoob
Used during nonfiction lessons to help children learn real-world information
Read and shared during Hmong New Year celebrations
Helps children learn about who they are and where they come from
Supports learning about different cultures in a simple, age-appropriate way
Added to the classroom or school library for fun, independent reading
Helps children feel seen and proud of their home culture, including their language, foods, and traditions
I am Proud of Myself |
Kuv Qhuas Kuv Tus Kheej
Read together to share positive affirmations that help children feel confident, loved, and capable
Used during morning meetings or circle time to start the day with encouraging messages
Helps validate and celebrate children’s home culture, including their language, foods, and customs
Supports bilingual learning by allowing children to hear and use affirmations in both languages
Encourages children to feel proud of who they are and where they come from
I am Suki |
Kuv Yog Txuj Ci
For an “All About Me” unit where kids share about themselves
To celebrate being bilingual and learning in two languages
To honor and recognize students’ home culture, language, foods, and traditions
For beginner readers who are just starting to read
Suki’s Family |
Txuj Ci Tsev Neeg
To honor and celebrate students’ home culture, language, foods, and traditions
To celebrate multigenerational families
To encourage and support bilingual learning
Kashia’s Family |
Kaj Siab Tsev Neeg
To honor and celebrate students’ home culture, language, foods, and traditions
Great for early learners just starting school
To help kids learn and recognize sight words
To celebrate all kinds of families
Hmong Harmony Giant Floor Puzzle
To build social skills, fine motor skills, and teamwork
As an option for Choice or Play Time
As a Family Night activity
To decorate the classroom wall
To honor and celebrate students’ home culture and clothing
What They’re Saying:
“When my Hmong students saw the puzzles and books they were SO excited. They felt represented, valued and seen.”
“My students loved the hmong puzzle. They couldn't stop talking about how the children were wearing clothes like theirs.”
“My students get every excited when they can use their language with me. These resources will allow them to do that.”
“The kids enjoyed the puzzle. I also purchased the bulletin board kids and the impact those made was huge. My students notice them right away. Some students thought the bulletin board kids looked like them in their Hmong clothes; big smiles.”
“Students were engaged and the books were relatable to the students. We were in the unit of family, and the Txuj Ci's Tsev Neeg was very helpful! The students understood the family members pretty well with the visualizations.”
“These materials were great to use in the classroom. Students were able to make connections with the characters in the stories. The images on the puzzles were familiar with many of my students because they, too, are Hmong and it was so awesome to see people that look like them on materials and books in our classroom.”
“One student said, "This is so beautiful. It looks just like me and my mom." Everyday she asks me if we have our classroom library books cataloged yet, so she can check out the book and take it home. Another student was teaching his classmates how to count in Hmong. They were so engaged :)”
“I teach in a highly Hispanic school. We have many books in our classroom library, but most show white or Hispanic characters. I was so excited to get more books that showed students from other cultures.”
“The children were read to one-one, small groups, and in whole group. The kids were very interested in the pictures! Tne para would read the book in Hmong to the kids! These books are in our library corner and the kids look through the books practically every day!”