CHILDREN'S STORY TIME with author Kao Kalia Yang

We're partnering with North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative to host TWO special events with author, Kao Kalia Yang during her North Dakota tour.

Join Yang for story time during our CURTAIN CALL: Summer Reading Program Closing Celebration. She will be closing out the event as our special guest reader beginning at 6 PM.

Yang will be reading her children's book, The Rock in My Throat, which is based on her own life.

Book Synopsis:

In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love, and hope.

This is a story for anyone who has ever struggled to find their voice.

Learn more about Kao Kalia Yang and her work here: https://kaokaliayang.com/

Yang will return the next morning, Friday, August 9th, for a book discussion for adult audiences and meet & greet. Learn more about BOOKS & BREW: Book Discussion with Author KAO KALIA YANG

These events are are brought to you with the support and partnership of Northern Plains National Heritage Area.