From Beijing to the Bookshelves: Expat Confessions with Janet Flaugher

I am thrilled to welcome to the mic a guest who proves that life’s most unexpected turns make for the absolute best stories. Janet Flaugher is an award-winning author, global educator, and former international school superintendent whose career has taken her from the classrooms of Denver to the bustling streets of Beijing, China.Janet is a true literary shape-shifter. She doesn’t just stick to one lane; she commands everything from deeply moving historical biographies to laugh-out-loud travel memoirs and bilingual children's fiction. Her life reads like a masterclass in curiosity, and her writing captures the grit, humor, and beautiful randomness of the human experience.She is the celebrated author behind:

• Two Bottles of Water: Her brilliant, award-winning travel memoir that captured 1st Place at The BookFest Awards for its honest, hilarious look at expat life in China.
• My Father’s Voice: A profoundly moving, deeply researched biography tracking her father's journey from the Great Depression to serving as a WWII Air Force bombardier.
• What If We Had a Dinosaur?: A highly praised, bilingual interactive children's book that brings imagination to life for young readers.

Whether she is unpacking the intense realities of leading an international school, navigating the trials of rural life, or sharing the pure joy of storytelling, Janet brings a wealth of wisdom, a sharp wit, and an incredible perspective to the show today.