- Meet the Team -
Our Story
Welcome to Global I Dream's Book Haven, where imagination comes to life! Our team is dedicated to creating
captivating stories that inspire and delight young readers. With a passion for storytelling, our author crafts inspiring
stories that transport children to experience vibrant cultures.. Our talented illustrator brings these stories to life with
vibrant and heartwarming visuals, sparking creativity and imagination in every page.
Sue Vang, a Hmong refugee who immigrated to the United States at the age of six, deeply values diversity, personal strength, and the power of relationships. Passionate about preserving her ndigenous Hmong heritage, shededicates herself to language revitalization and building bridges between the past and present. Sue finds joy in the simple
things – connecting with nature, cultivating plants for both nourishment and healing, and raising endearing farm animals – while empowering dual language students and educators to reclaim their native tongues, ensuring that the rich tapestry of the Hmong language and culture continues to thrive.
- The Journey -
Born in Ban Vinai Refugee Camp and raised in Clovis, California, Lu/xLus is a storyteller and artist who blends imagination with heritage. He trained in multimedia through the U.S. Marine Corps and now creates films, comics, and books inspired by Hmong folklore, dreams, and family. His work includes the documentaries The Hmong and the Secret War and Yia the Bull Mua, and the creative world of
Tigers From the Mountain. He hopes to spark courage and creativity in young storytellers everywhere.