Kao Kalia Yang & Jiemei Lin: The Rock in My Throat
Kao Kalia Yang & Jiemei Lin: The Rock in My Throat We are never alone in our journeys, so it’s fitting that this new children’s book about navigating life as an Asian American is a collaborative project by author Kao Kalia Yang and local artist Jiemei Lin. The book, titled The Rock in My Throat, recounts the true story of Yang’s life as a young Hmong refugee and her apprehension about speaking English at school due to the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts. Lin brings the touching story to life with her signature cut-and-paste style artwork...