Bamboo Among The Oaks: Contemporary Writing by Hmong Americans

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments I thank the Minnesota Historical Society Press for giving me this opportunity to edit Bamboo Among the Oaks. I thank the staff (Greg Britton, Ann Regan, and Shannon M. Pennefeather) for working tirelessly with me to make this an incredible anthology. This anthology would not have been possible without the assistance, consultation, and encouragement of the following members of the Paj Ntaub Voice Advisory & Editorial Board: May Lee Mitch Ogden Mayli Vang Xai Xiong Naly Yang Peter Yang These volunteers were deeply immersed in the whole process, from the call for submissions to deciding on a title, and through lengthy deliberations as we made selections. Thank you for your honesty, commitment, and hard work. I thank all the contributors who have willingly shared their stories. I thank those folks who gave me valuable support, criticism, and feedback: Alex Lubet, Mitch Ogden, Bryan Thao Worra, Yer Moua Xiong, and Dr. Kou Yang. Finally, I thank my family and friends for their undying support. mai neng moua ix x Bamboo Among the Oaks 1 2 ...