My House, My Family

C. Hope Flinchbaugh is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new picture book "My House, My Family." Written in rhyme and designed for children aged one to nine, the book warmly celebrates diverse family structures, including those of divorced, adopted, foster, step, single-parent, and missionary families. Hope explains her inspiration for the book's title and how she aims to convey the message of hope and inclusivity through her writing. She also shares personal experiences and memories that influenced her choices in representing different family dynamics, disability, and cross-cultural connections in her storytelling. Hope passionately discusses the importance of introducing children to various family models, offering them a sense of belonging and acceptance in the context of their own backgrounds. She draws from her experiences interacting with children and highlights the value of reading in promoting empathy and understanding among young readers. Hope touches on her journey in journalism, including her work on raising awareness about North Korean children's hardships, which informed her book "Out Crossed the River." She emphasizes the power of technology in making information accessible and the future potential for reaching children online to share stories and engage with young readers in meaningful ways. Click here to visit Hope's website – https://hopeeditors.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com