Written by: Dr. Brian V. Xiong
Illustrated by: Choua Xiong
Paperback, 28 pages, 8x10, 2020
ISBN: 978-1-64410-014-1
PUAG THAUM UB: HMOOB XEEM (sau ntawv Hmoob) yog ib phau ntawv dab neeg hais txog puag thaum ub muaj nag thiab hav dej tau nyab ntiaj teb. Tsuas tshuav ob nus muag xwb, es nkawd tau mus nkaum rau hauv ib lub nruas. Tsis muaj neeg, tsis muaj tsiaj txhu, ces ob nus muag txawm sib yuav thiaj li yuav muaj me tub me nyuam thiab Hmoob cov xeem npe tuaj.
IN THE BEGINNING: HMONG CLANS (Hmong Version) is a folktale story told about how in the beginning, there were heavy rains and water flooded the world. There were no other humans and animals. There were only two siblings, hidden in a drum. The two siblings married each other in order to have children, and this is how the Hmong clans came to be.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. Brian V. Xiong is a professor specializing in Ethnic Studies and Hmong Studies. As a Hmong American author, scholar, researcher, and higher education professional, he brings a wealth of experience to his work. His research spans various interdisciplinary fields, including Multicultural and Race & Ethnic Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Asian American and Critical Hmong Studies, Counseling & Student Personnel, College Academic Affairs & Student Affairs, and Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Justice in Higher Education. Dr. Xiong is a dedicated Hmong professor and advocates for diversity in the classroom. He has demonstrated leadership in both educational and administrative roles, striving for excellence and innovation in teaching, student success, institutional equity, inclusion, and professional development across campuses.