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Tag Archives: Creativity
Review: Just Like Grandma
I hope all the grandparents enjoyed a Happy Grandparents Day 2023! I’m personally thrilled to be grandmother to a two year old book-loving grandson. Just Like Grandma byKim Rogers; illustrations byJulie Flett Heartdrum; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Just Like Grandma might … Continue reading
Review: Iris Afpel: A Little Golden Book Biography
by Deborah Blumenthal, Illus. by Ellen Surrey Golden Books; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Review by guest blogger Marsha Weiner. (To combat ageism Marsha is developing a curriculum for young children using storybooks that feature positive, realistic images of older adults. Contact: … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Appearances, Biographies, Bloggers, Creativity, Happiness, Stereotypes, Women, Work
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The Keeper of Wild Words
By Brooke Smith, illus. by Madeline Kloepper Chronicle Books 2020; Ages 5-8 Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and a related Age Positive activity for kids. Take it away Marsha! Author Brooke Smith shares the impetus for writing … Continue reading
Adventure in Reading Glasses
A guest post in comics by Stephanie Watson, award-winning children’s book author of Pencilvania Greetings readers! I have a delightful change of pace for you today–a playful take on reading glasses from cartoonist and fellow Minnesota author Stephanie Watson. Despite … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartoons, comics, Creativity, Humor, reading glasses
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Artist Katarzyna Bukiert on Illustrating “Christmas Fairies for Ouma”
I recently interviewed Katarzyna Bukiert, the illustrator of our book “Christmas Fairies for Ouma” from Familius Books . … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Artists, Creativity, illustrations, Katarzyna Bukiert, Work
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Late Blooming Writer: Carol Gordon Ekster
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 we hear from late blooming author Carol Gordon Ekster: Teaching … Continue reading
Late Bloomer interview: Author Dionna Mann
***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 we have a delightful interview of late blooming children’s author … Continue reading
Posted in Late Bloomers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Bloggers, Creativity, Late Bloomers, Life stages, Mentors, Positives of aging, Resources, Women, Work for hire, Writing
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Ten Beautiful Things & Kiyoshi’s Walk
Two lovely new picture books subtly address loneliness, compassion, wisdom, creativity and the beauty surrounding us. These Age Positive picture books, Ten Beautiful Things and Kiyoshi’s Walk, do this in such an exceptional way that both adults and children will … Continue reading
Picture Book Review: Mornings with Monet
My Top Ten Reasons to Read Mornings with Monet Text by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre` Alfred A. Knopf Publishing, 2021. Famed Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived near France’s River Seine his entire life. Barb Rosenstock, author of the … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Artists, Biographies, Challenges, Creativity, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Skills, Work
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Late Bloomer Gloria Amescua guest post
Late Bloomer Guest Post 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. Gloria Amescua is the late blooming … Continue reading
Posted in guest posts, Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Creativity, Late Bloomers, Role models, Writing
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