Hi Lori
Your project is highly interesting! I've recently started to use Hype for turning printed infographics / explainers / ads into interactive widgets. They work fine on different CMS, WordPress included.
I would be interested in sharing my experience in developing of interactive maps with you.
I’d love to talk via email or iMessage. And I love that young generation of readers is your target group!
My recent example widget - an interactive map- has been published on a Danish site:
Greetings,
Ed