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Tag Archives: Bloggers
Late Bloomer: Paulette Bochnig Sharkey
Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Today’s post is by children’s author Paulette Bochnig Sharkey. I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in Late Bloomers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Alzheimers disease, Bloggers, Creativity, Dementia, Grandparents, Late Bloomers, Retirement, Writing
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Late Bloomer: Beth Anderson
Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Today’s post is by children’s author Beth Anderson: The itch to … Continue reading
Posted in guest posts, Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers
Tagged Bloggers, Creativity, History, Late Bloomers, Retirement, Writing
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Intergenerational History Lessons–Guest Post
Guest blogger Joanne Corrigan tells how olders are sharing rich history lessons in an intergenerational setting. Many thanks to Joanne for this inspirational way to use Positive Aging picture books! When I discovered Lindsey McDivitt’s website, I was so excited! … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Especially For Teachers, guest posts
Tagged Activities, Bloggers, Education, History, Intergenerational, Legacy, Resources, Serving Seniors
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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
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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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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