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Hmong Girls Magazine

Pre-order a copy of កូន Koun: A Khmer Youth Archive today and support our youth program. 

SEA Us Write & Design creates inclusive, culturally rooted spaces for Southeast Asian youth to grow as writers, artists, and leaders. Its first group, the Khmer Youth Circle, offers a supportive community where Khmer youth can explore identity, build relationships, and develop creative skills while honoring their heritage.

From the mentor Sara Gregor: "This magazine is organized into two parts: Inheritance and Legacy.

Together, Inheritance and Legacy uphold the idea of heritage, which is what we explored this summer: our cultural heritage. While I’m still on my own journey of reconnecting with that heritage, I’ve learned there’s room for each and every one of us to be here. We have a right to learn about our past — about the traditions, stories, and histories that brought us to this moment. We are cultural bearers, and we can invite others into our culture, whether or not we speak the same language.

At its heart, this work — being a mentor — is about accessibility. No matter their background, I wanted every student to have an experience that felt full of possibility: a chance to engage with culture through art, expression, and reflection. What I didn’t expect was how much I would need this space, too. This became a reminder that we all deserve to belong — to feel seen, to feel whole, to exist as we are.

Even when our stories are whispered, hidden, or carried in silence, inheritance lives within us. It’s not only what we receive from our families — it’s what we absorb from the world around us. It lingers in our bodies, our dreams, and our imagination."

Proceeds will go back to cover the cost of printing the book. After the cost is covered, all extra proceeds will go back to the youths and they can decide whether to donate the funds or use it to support their artistic career.