I don't think there is anything magical about the language of flowers in real life or in my book. Vanessa Diffenbaugh bookflowerlanguage Change image and share on social
It is stories - both real and fictional - that can captivate hearts, change minds and, in the most powerful examples, spur action. Vanessa Diffenbaugh actioncaptivatechange Change image and share on social
As a college student, I worked as a mentor, and that got me involved in working with young people long before I became a foster parent. Vanessa Diffenbaugh collegefosterinvolve Change image and share on social
I am not only the person who wrote and sold a novel while raising a houseful of biological and foster children; I am also the person who wrote a horrific young adult novel that never sold and gave up on a foster child I couldn't handle - an experience that still haunts me. Vanessa Diffenbaugh adultbiologicalchild share on social
We are more and more into technology. Everything is texting, and everything is instant. Flowers are completely impractical as a method of communication when you could just send a text. Vanessa Diffenbaugh communicationcompletelyflower Change image and share on social
I founded Camellia Network with my dear friend Isis Dallis Keigwin. The mission of our organization is to create a national network that connects every youth aging out of foster care to the critical resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in adulthood. Vanessa Diffenbaugh adulthoodagingcamellia share on social
There's a certain freedom in writing when you don't know if you'll ever have an audience. Vanessa Diffenbaugh audiencefreedomwill Change image and share on social
I've always loved the language of flowers. I discovered Kate Greenaway's 'Language of Flowers' in a used bookstore when I was 16 and couldn't believe it was such a well-kept secret. How could something so beautiful and romantic be virtually unknown? Vanessa Diffenbaugh beautifulbookstorediscover share on social
I wanted to write with emotional honesty and tell a story people could connect with. And I wanted people to know how the foster system in America fails children; and how, at 18, they fall through the cracks. Then we can all work together and give support. Vanessa Diffenbaugh americachildconnect share on social
Every second I have spare, I'm with my kids. Vanessa Diffenbaugh kidspare Change image and share on social
