Season Seven Bonus A Journey through Adoption with Emmanuel Jean Russell

In this conversation, Valerie interviews Emmanuel Jean Russell, the author of 'My Name is Emmanuel,' a picture book that explores his adoption story and the significance of his name. Emmanuel shares insights about his writing process, the cultural elements he incorporated into his book, and the message he hopes to convey to children about identity and belonging. The discussion also touches on the importance of adoption and how it reflects a deeper spiritual narrative.

 Tyndale | Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel

 Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel: Russell, Emmanuel Jean

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Takeaways

 Emmanuel's book addresses the complexities of adoption.

The story is told from a child's perspective.

Cultural elements from Haiti are vividly depicted.

Emmanuel's transition from Haiti to the Pacific Northwest is significant.

The book aims to communicate that every child matters.

Writing came naturally to Emmanuel due to his background.

The book includes interactive elements for children.

Emmanuel hopes to inspire kids to find their purpose.

Adoption is portrayed as a gospel story.

Future projects include more stories from Emmanuel's life.

 Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Emmanuel and His Book

02:49 Exploring Adoption Through Emmanuel's Story

05:30 Cultural Elements in the Book

08:12 The Writing Process and Inspirations

10:29 Future 

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