"A Clan of Our Own" with Author Brian V. Xiong

Join us at the Hmong American Center for a thought-provoking and inspiring event with Dr. Brian V. Xiong, author of "A Clan of Our Own: Coming Out Experiences of Gay Hmong Men."

Dr. Brian V. Xiong will share from his collection of stories from his groundbreaking book, which gives voice to the powerful and often unheard experiences of gay Hmong men, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Through these personal narratives, the book explores the challenges, courage, and resilience found in their journeys of coming out and living authentically—within both mainstream and Hmong communities.

Dr. Xiong is a respected professor and expert in Ethnic and Hmong Studies. As a Hmong American author, researcher, and higher education professional, he brings deep insight and lived experience to his work. He holds degrees in Justice Administration, Sociology, Multicultural and Ethnic Studies, and a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Xiong also serves on the executive boards of various nonprofit and community organizations.

This free event is open to young adults and adults, and no registration is required. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7230. To learn more about the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, visit www.mcpl.us/cwbf.

The Central Wisconsin Book Festival would not happen without the support from several organizations, foundations, and businesses. Support for the 2025 Central Wisconsin Book Festival was provided through the Marathon County Public Library, Portage County Public Library, and McMillan Memorial Library, and the Community Arts Grant Program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation. Additional support was provided by the MURCO Foundation, Ruder Ware Law Firm, the Marathon County Public Library Foundation, and the Portage County Public Library Foundation, as well as Bound to Happen Books, Janke Book Store, Sojourn Booksellers, Red Eye Brewing Company, the Hmong American Center Inc., the Marathon County Historical Society, Timekeeper Distillery, Wisconsin Public Radio, and the UW Center for Civic Engagement.

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