Author Archives: lindseymcd

Late Bloomer: Amy Losak on “H is For Haiku” & preserving her mother’s legacy

Posted on January 28, 2019 by lindseymcd

Late Bloomers defy age stereotypes and help show us the way to tap into our creativity using life experience, energy and positive attitudes. “Creativity keeps us fresh, keeps us alive, keeps us moving forward.” Rollo May, psychotherapist and author of … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Friend: The story behind the story

Posted on December 16, 2018 by lindseymcd

At the age of 60, after seven years of writing, and at least 30 drafts of the story, my first picture book was published this summer—Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story. (Sleeping Bear Press; Ages 5-9.) I find it fitting … Continue reading →

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Late Bloomer: Author Cynthia Surrisi

Posted on November 8, 2018 by lindseymcd

  I’m pleased to present the first in a series of guest posts at “A is for Aging, B is for Books.”      Late Bloomers defy age stereotypes and help show us the way to tap into our creativity … Continue reading →

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Using Picture Books to Change Attitudes to Aging

Posted on October 19, 2018 by lindseymcd

Back in 2013, when I first began blogging about images of aging and older adults in picture books, I believed it to be a rather lonely effort. Awareness of the need to diversify those images in both text and illustrations … Continue reading →

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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires

Posted on August 10, 2018 by lindseymcd

By Letty Sustrin; illus. by Thomas H. Bone’ III Blue Marlin Publications 2017 (Ages 4 and up) In The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires, twenty years have passed in the life of teacher Mrs. Belle since the School Rules … Continue reading →

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Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods

Posted on March 22, 2018 by lindseymcd

By Mary Quattlebaum; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant (Dawn Publications 2013;     ages 1-4) Dawn Publications has been “Connecting Children and Nature since 1979” and the Jo MacDonald series of picture books definitely fits that mission. Far fewer children grow … Continue reading →

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Resolutions, Role Models, Big Changes and News!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by lindseymcd

2018. I like the sound of that. It seems somewhat auspicious. But perhaps it’s simply that I’ve just turned 60, and personally I’m in transition—on many levels. From child raising to empty nest. From Michigan to Minnesota. From married to … Continue reading →

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Gus & Me

Posted on October 1, 2017 by lindseymcd

Gus & Me: The story of my granddad and my first guitar By Keith Richards with Barnaby Harris and Bill Shapiro; illustrated by Theodora Richards (Little Brown and Company, 2014.) We all get our start somewhere, even legendary rocker Keith … Continue reading →

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A Grandparents Day Gift that Keeps on Giving

Posted on September 10, 2017 by lindseymcd

It’s Grandparents Day—would you care to give something more valuable than a greeting card? Perhaps you are a grandparent yourself and contemplating the type of recognition you’d appreciate? Maybe like me—that sweet, special status is something you long for—someday… I’m … Continue reading →

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5 Picture Book Biographies Highlight Older Role Models

Posted on May 26, 2017 by lindseymcd

Picture book biographies including the third stage of life offer huge benefits to young readers. Kids absorb adventure, perseverance, creativity and joy shown over the course of an evolving life. Unlike the majority of picture books with an older character, … Continue reading →

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