I am Hmong/ Kuv Yog Hmoob
Back by popular demand…
This simple book introduces readers to the many looks of the Hmong people, while building early reading concepts.
The repetition and simplicity of this book allow early readers to succeed. Children can practice directionality and matching spoken words with written words while gaining confidence with their reading.
Hmong students will also be able to validate their cultures and build personal connections with the pictures.
There are also limited copies of HMONG-ONLY text.
Level AA (Typically Pre-K and Kindergarten)
16 pages
Word Count: 48
Bilingual: Hmong/English
ISBN 978-0-9839784-1-1
©2011
“This simple book made me much more emotional than I ever expected. Every page has the same words, yet I was overcome with emotions hearing my two-year old say these words with pride. As first generation refugees, I didn’t grow up with this kind of ethnic pride instilled in me. My son now points out every time he sees Hmong clothes and willingly fulfills a Hmong clothes hoarder’s dreams :).” Ma
