Children's book makes history with story never before seen on the page
A local author is making history with her first ever children's book. "A Map into the World" by Kao Kalia Yang is the first children's book written by a Hmong American author... centered around a Hmong Family. Saint Paul Public Schools are now using the book as a teaching tool. Kelly O'Connell recently got a chance to sit down with the author about her inspiration and the impact on local kids.
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