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Praise for "Mai Ya's Long Journey"
"As an ESL teacher, I find 'Mai Ya's Long Journey' to be fascinating reading. From her birth in a refugee camp in Thailand to her graduation from UW-Milwaukee, Mai Ya's life is reminiscent of so many Hmong students I've known. Ms. Cohen's book would be great for teachers who want to lead a study of life in America from an immigrant's perspective. The glossary, discussion questions, and activities and projects provided make 'Mai Ya's Long Journey' an excellent addition to any ESL or mainstream teacher's collection." —Ruthann Lewis, Program Support Teacher, ESL and Bilingual Education Division, Madison Metropolitan School District "Mai Ya's story and the convergence of Hmong and U.S. interests during the Vietnam era is relevant to every American and Sheila Cohen deserves praise for bringing it to light in such a detailed and culturally sensitive manner. Touching on everything from traditional Hmong cultural practices to the challenges of growing up in 'two worlds,' 'Mai Ya's Long Journey' is accessible, informative and moving." —John Robinson, Manager of Exhibits and Community Relations
Madison Children's Museum "'Mai Ya's Long Journey' is an inspirational and compelling read, in the finest Hmong traditions of story telling. Mai Ya's experiences as a young girl in a Hmong refugee camp in Thailand who suddenly is transplanted half a world away are interwoven with recollections of her family about their life before and after war forced them to leave their home in Laos and Mai Ya's struggles to grow up American while staying true to her Hmong culture. 'Mai Ya's Long Journey' is the story of her life and, at the same time, the story of the incredible challenges that the new Hmong immigrants are facing today as they come to the United States and Wisconsin. 'Mai Ya's Long Journey' guarantees that her experiences and the contributions of the Hmong people to our county and our community will not be forgotten or taken for granted." —Kathleen M. Falk, Dane County Executive
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