Tag Archives: Ageism

My Hippie Grandmother

Posted on January 31, 2023 by lindseymcd

My Hippie Grandmother By Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Abby Carter. (Candlewick Press, 2003. Ages 4-8) The oldest people we know lived long full lives. Yet too often they are slotted into one-dimensional roles of parent or grandparent. It’s the same … Continue reading →

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Four New 2022 Grandparent Picture Books!

Posted on October 27, 2022 by lindseymcd

Long distance grandparents, blended families, LGBTQ+ grandparents and grandparents raising grandchildren—all are contemporary issues affecting modern day kids. It’s so affirming to see them all represented in AgePositive ways in new picture books. Here I share four new picture books … Continue reading →

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How Old Am I? Picture Book Review

Posted on May 23, 2022 by lindseymcd

Finally—a Children’s Book about Aging! This is a fascinating and important picture book. I highly recommend How Old Am I?  and commend the publisher, author Julie Pugeat, and illustrator–photographer JR. It’s not easy convincing publishers that children are interested in … Continue reading →

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7 Positive Things Picture Books Can Teach Us about Aging

Posted on February 27, 2022 by lindseymcd

(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 →

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3 Stereotype-busting Picture Books about Grandmothers

Posted on June 18, 2021 by lindseymcd

  As a brand new grandma myself–to a blessedly healthy (and adorable!) grandson, I certainly notice there are many lovely picture books featuring grandmothers and grandchildren. But not many break the stereotypical typical grandma mold like these three. And they … Continue reading →

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Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Posted on February 12, 2021 by lindseymcd

Written by Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon A Paula Wiseman Book; Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 2020. For ages 4-8.   My Top Ten Reasons to Read Marjory save the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman … Continue reading →

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Review: An Old Man and his Penguin

Posted on November 10, 2020 by lindseymcd

An Old Man and His Penguin. How Dindim made Joao Pereira de Souza an Honorary Penguin. (2020). Written by Alayne Kay Christian and Illustrations by Milanka Reardon. Stamford, TX: Blue Whale Press, an imprint of Clear Fork Publishing. This delightful … Continue reading →

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Interview of Sandra McGuire Ph.D. at A is for Aging

Posted on June 5, 2020 by lindseymcd

I’m pleased to share a brief interview of Dr. Sandra L. McGuire, who has been an invaluable advisor to this blog and website at A is for Aging, B is for Books for a number of years. Dr. McGuire created … Continue reading →

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Two Picture Books Celebrate Late Life

Posted on April 7, 2020 by lindseymcd

  Two picture books celebrating late life. Two picture books pushing ageism out of the shadows in kidlit. Two picture books I wish I’d written! Hats off to The Truth about Grandparents by Elina Ellis (Little, Brown & Co.; September … Continue reading →

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Top Ten reasons to read “A Map into the World”

Posted on January 14, 2020 by lindseymcd

In this beautiful new picture book “A Map into the World” we see warm friendships blossom across multiple generations, and across cultures. Author Kao Kalia Yang gives us insights into a Hmong-American family and Seo Kim‘s lovely illustrations complement her … Continue reading →

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