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Tag Archives: Diversity
3 Stereotype-busting Picture Books about Grandmothers
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
Nana Akua Goes to School
Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison Schwartz & Wade Books; 2020 What’s not to love in the picture book Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker?! It’s Grandparents Day at school. … Continue reading
Review: The Ocean Calls
The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story Written by Tina Cho and Illustrated by Jess X. Snow. For ages 5-8 years. Kokila, 2020 (an imprint of Penguin Random House LLS, New York). Dayeon says her Grandma is “like a treasure-hunting … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Diversity, Grandparents, History, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Mentors, Multi-cultural, Nature, Role models, Teaching, Wisdom, Women, Work
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read By Rita Lorraine Hubbard; illustrated by Caldecott Honor Winner Oge More Schwarz and Wade Books; 2020. (Ages 6-10) We know that Mary Walker lived through twenty-six presidents. That her precious … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Biographies, Challenges, Diversity, Education, History, Positives of aging, Racism, Retirement, Role models, segregation, Women
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Top Ten reasons to read “A Map into the World”
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
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Community, Diversity, Friendship, Hmong-American, Intergenerational, Multi-cultural, Neighbors, Research
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A Gefilte Fishy Tale
By Allison and Wayne Marks Illustrated by Renee Andriani MB Publishing (2016; ages 4-8) One giant jar of Gefilte fish, one grandson and one set of grandparents—a surprising formula for a fun and lively delight of a picture … Continue reading
Babu’s Song
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd Lee & Low Books, 2003, 2008; ages 5-8 Topics: Africa, creativity, grandparents, education, mentoring, poverty, wisdom Bernardi is a young boy living in Tanzania with his grandfather Babu. … Continue reading
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, picture book bios, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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