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Tag Archives: Diversity
How Old Am I? Picture Book Review
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
7 Positive Things Picture Books Can Teach Us about Aging
(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
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers, Resources for Writers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Diversity, Experts, Positives of aging, Research, Resources, Stereotypes
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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: The Water Lady
My Top Ten Reasons to read The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation Text by Alice McGinty; Illustrations by Shonto Begay Schwartz & Wade Books; 2021 Grandmother Darlene Arviso delivers water via tanker truck to hundreds … Continue reading
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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