Written by: Brian V. Xiong

Paperback, 64 pages, 8x10, 2025

ISBN: 978-1-64410-048-6

AN INTRODUCTION TO HMONG HISTORY 101:

This book offers an introduction to Hmong history, explores their cultural values and traditions, and highlights their experiences in war and refugee camps. It also examines the challenges they face in preserving their identity in new countries. 

Dedicated to young Hmong children and their families, this book aims to inspire younger generations to ask their elders about family stories and traditions, and to preserve them for future generations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dr. Brian V. Xiong is a professor with expertise in Ethnic Studies and Hmong Studies. As a Hmong American author, scholar, researcher, and higher education professional, he brings extensive experience to his work. His research covers a range of interdisciplinary fields, such as Multicultural and Ethnic Studies, Asian American and Critical Hmong Studies, Counseling and Student Personnel, College Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Higher Education. Dr. Xiong has demonstrated leadership in education and administration, striving for excellence and innovation in teaching, student success, institutional equity, inclusion, and multicultural professional development across campus. He is a former Page Scholar, Wallin Scholar, Cornwell Scholar, Diversity & Equity Champion, Chief Diversity Officer & Affirmative Action Director, and an Advisory Chief Diversity Officer for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity. He serves on the Executive Board of various diverse community service and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Xiong earned a bachelor’s degree in Justice Administration and Sociology from Southwest Minnesota State University, a master’s degree in Multicultural and Ethnic Studies from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), also from MSU-Mankato.

This book project is funded in part by the Cultural Expression Grant of the Minnesota State Arts Board with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.