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Category Archives: The Basics
7 Positive Things Picture Books Can Teach Us about Aging
(Note: I’m celebrating a “blogiversary” with a book giveaway! “A is for Aging” was birthed back in 2013, to zero fanfare! 😉 Along the way I’ve collaborated with Sandra L. McGuire Ph.D. on resources on the website. And in 2022 … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers, Resources for Writers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Diversity, Experts, Positives of aging, Research, Resources, Stereotypes
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We Need Diversity in AGING also
Diversity issues are creating quite a buzz these days in the children’s literature world—authors, agents and publishers are chiming in. Just watch for the hashtag #WeNeedDiverseBooks. Many believe kids of different races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds need to see themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Resources for Writers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Alzheimers, Attitudes, Diversity, Experts, Gifts, Happiness, Myths, Research, Stereotypes, Writing
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My Hippie Grandmother
No matter what they were up to in the 1960’s, I suspect any Baby Boomer grandma or grandmother wanna be, will smile at the funky little picture book My Hippie Grandmother. Reeve Lindbergh, the author, is herself a child of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, The Basics
Tagged Activism, Attitudes, Biographies, Boomers, Favorites, Grandparents, Happiness, Myths, Research, Resources, Romance, Values, Women
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Images of Aging in Children’s Books
Imagine for a moment that you are a grandmother, or a grandfather — a Nana or a Papa, to a sweet six year old. Let’s call her Lily. Perhaps you have silvery hair and “crumples” — in the words of … Continue reading
Posted in Especially For Teachers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Attitudes, Education, Favorites, Grandparents, Myths, Stereotypes, Writing
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From the top of the stack: Patricia Polacco
I think it’s fair to say that Michigan’s own Patricia Polacco is truly the Queen of positive aging children’s literature. In her own words she has a “…genuine curiosity for the wonder of living a very long life,” and it … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Challenges, Experts, Favorites, Friendship, Gifts, Intergenerational, Men, Skills, Values, Wisdom, Writing
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As We Age: The Power of Our Beliefs
What is easier than enticing young children to eat more vegetables, and even better for their health? Actually, simply changing the way they think about aging could help them live longer and better. A recent article in the New York … Continue reading
