The Song Poet

In "The Song Poet," Kao Kalia Yang tells the poignant story of her father, Bee Yang, a Hmong refugee and gifted song poet who used his poetry to preserve his people's history, culture, and memories amid the upheavals of war and displacement. From his childhood in Laos to life in Minnesota, the narrative weaves together themes of family, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of storytelling. Celebrated for its exquisite language, the book explores the deep love between a father and his children, as well as the collective mourning and hope of a people striving to keep their traditions alive.