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Tag Archives: Diversity
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, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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Ageless Love: Late Life Romance
I’m always on the prowl for Positive Aging picture books, but not all books with an older character make the cut. Too few feature older adults kids can admire. And there are attributes to admire in every older. Those enjoying … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Diversity, Friendship, Happiness, Positives of aging, Research, Role models, Romance
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Lillian’s Right to Vote
Lillian’s Right to Vote By Jonah Winter and Shane W. Evans Schwartz & Wade Books/Penguin Random House (ages 5-9) In Lillian’s Right to Vote we learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is the 50th Anniversary of that … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Diversity, Education, History, Multi-cultural, Role models, Women
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Can We Talk About Ageism in Picture Books?
Deepening discussions around diversity in books for kids gives me tremendous hope for our world. Racism and sexism are being addressed in amazing ways, but ageism? Not so much. Aging gets a bad rap. But whatever their sex, skin color, … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Diversity, Education, Experts, Myths, Research, Role models, Stereotypes, Writing
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Bridging Cultures: Sitti’s Secrets and Grandfather Counts
Use your “own experiences in everyday surroundings as a bridge to connect with faraway family members,” says author Alayne Kay Christian. Those words of advice from a long distance grandmother in the trenches also holds true for grandparents when they … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Challenges, Diversity, Grandparents, Multi-cultural, Nature, Women
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Is Aging the Problem? Or Ageism?
Recently I was asked to write about the “why” of my efforts on A is for Aging—for activist Ashton Applewhite’s blog “This Chair Rocks.” It was a very personal post, not a picture book review, but I hope my reflections … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Articles, Attitudes, Diversity, Research, Stereotypes, Values, Women
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