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Tag Archives: Favorites
Nature’s Friend: The story behind the story
At the age of 60, after seven years of writing, and at least 20 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
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Interviews, Late Bloomers, Uncategorized
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, Favorites, History, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work, Writing
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
Written and illustrated by Don Tate Peachtree Publishing 2015, ages 7-10 Topics: African-American pride, creativity, life experience, literacy, perseverance, poetry, slavery This award winning story begins, “George loved words. He wanted to learn how to read, but George was enslaved.” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activism, Ageism, Biographies, Bloggers, Challenges, Creativity, Diversity, Favorites, History, Men, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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A is for Aging guest post on Cynsations
Posted in Articles, Resources for Writers
Tagged Articles, Bloggers, Favorites, Guest post, Stereotypes, Writing
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Serving Seniors? 9 Reasons to use Positive Aging books
Reason number one? A collection labeled “Honoring Older Adults–Positive Aging Books for all ages” sends a clear message to all, no matter their age—this organization respects elders. Recently I’ve noted that about one third of those following A is for … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, This and That
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Elderspeak, Favorites, Research, Serving Seniors, Sharing, Wisdom
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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire: An A is for Aging book review
A gray haired, first grade teacher dons her disguise and slips back into school—first as a window washer, next as the lunch lady, and finally as the fire inspector. This is The Teacher Who Would Not Retire and she is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Education, Experts, Favorites, Life stages, Research, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work, Writing
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Grandmama’s Pride: A Tool Against Both Racism and Ageism
The search for a true “positive aging” picture book is much like picking through a lovely box of chocolates—so many appeal at first, but then disappoint upon further “investigation.” But with Grandmama’s Pride, by Becky Birtha, there is no such … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Ageism, Challenges, Diversity, Education, Favorites, Grandparents, History, Legacy, Multi-cultural, Research, Role models, Stereotypes, Teaching, Values, Women
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