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Author Archives: lindseymcd
Paul Erdos, Mary Garber and Jean-Henri Fabre thrived over a lifetime
There’s huge value in showing children that unusual people “who didn’t fit into the world in a ‘regular’ way” still forged satisfying lives for themselves. Paul Erdos, Mary Garber and Jean-Henri Fabre truly “flew their freak flags,” so to speak, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Biographies, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Retirement, Role models, Skills, Women, Work
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Late Bloomer: Guest Post by Author Yvonne Pearson
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
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, guest posts, Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers
Tagged Creativity, Guest posts, Nature, Retirement, Writing
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A is for Aging news article
Hello A is for Aging readers, just a quick post to share the good news. The Minneapolis/St.Paul Star Tribune newspaper published an article last week about this blog! It’s very well written by Kevyn Burger and I think you’ll enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
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Miss Rumphius: A Classic for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, I’m sharing Miss Rumphius, a picture book beloved by many—both adults and children. Often called “the lupine lady,” it was written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney who illustrated many books for children. The long … Continue reading
Late Bloomer: Guest post by author Vivian Kirkfield
A Leap of Faith: How jumping from a plane jump-started my writing career As a teenager, I was a huge Beatles fan. One of my favorite songs was When I’m 64. And for me, when I was 64, the course … Continue reading
Late Bloomer: Amy Losak on “H is For Haiku” & preserving her mother’s legacy
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
Posted in Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Creativity, Legacy, Writing
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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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Late Bloomer: Author Cynthia Surrisi
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
Posted in Late Bloomers
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, Guest posts, Late Bloomers, Role models, Writing
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Using Picture Books to Change Attitudes to Aging
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
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Attitudes, Bloggers, Mentors, Research, Teaching, Writing
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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires
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
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Community, Education, Intergenerational, Life stages, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work
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