Category Archives: Activities and Resources

Late Bloomer: Guest post by author Vivian Kirkfield

Posted on February 25, 2019 by lindseymcd

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 →

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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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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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A Recipe for Sparking Conversations between the Generations: Little Free Libraries!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by lindseymcd

A.) Refurbish one funky cabinet using creativity and found objects         B.) Add FREE books C.) Place in a community setting in need of said books… D.) Encourage interaction between young and old If the books you … Continue reading →

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12 to Share–Celebrations and Challenges at A is for Aging

Posted on February 10, 2014 by lindseymcd

I’m celebrating an anniversary—I just passed the one year marker of blogging on Positive Aging picture books. Woot! I’m one year older and wiser (how about you?) and I’m feeling more positive about the representation of aging in picture books … Continue reading →

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Little Free Libraries and Positive Aging Picture Books

Posted on October 21, 2013 by lindseymcd

Have you noticed? There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the world and it’s related to books! Real books. Lots of books. Free books. Perhaps it’s landed on a street near you? Little Free Libraries are cropping up everywhere—small boxes of great … Continue reading →

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It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Posted on October 3, 2013 by lindseymcd

Bill Traylor first picked up a pencil to draw at the age of 85 and people of all ages stopped to admire his drawings as he worked on the street. Award winning author Don Tate illuminates the hardscrabble life of … Continue reading →

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Six Great Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day (that don’t involve greeting cards)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by lindseymcd

I’m not sure how you feel, but the waning days of summer always hit me with a zillion regrets—the picnics not packed, the flowers not planted, the lakes where I never even dipped a toe. Well, I’m here to save … Continue reading →

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Review of “My Abuelita”—a Grandparent raising her Grandchild

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lindseymcd

In My Abuelita, by Tony Johnston, a young boy lives with his grandmother and from the first page he tells us how much he loves her. Also, from the beginning he tells us Abuelita loves her work, and we follow … Continue reading →

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Resources to spark your creativity

Posted on May 24, 2013 by lindseymcd

Perhaps you’re not quite ready to dye live kittens in pastel colors after reading Bottle Houses: The Creative World of Grandma Prisbrey, but it may spur you to get in touch with your creative side. Reading about real life Grandma … Continue reading →

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