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The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir

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Kao Kalia Yang
Kao Kalia Yang

Kao Kalia Yang is an American writer born in 1980. Her works primarily revolve around Miao culture and immigrant experiences, using personal stories to explore the fusion and conflict of diverse cultures. more

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