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Interview of Sandra McGuire Ph.D. at A is for Aging

Posted on June 5, 2020 by lindseymcd

I’m pleased to share a brief interview of Dr. Sandra L. McGuire, who has been an invaluable advisor to this blog and website at A is for Aging, B is for Books for a number of years. Dr. McGuire created … Continue reading →

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5 Picture Book Biographies Highlight Older Role Models

Posted on May 26, 2017 by lindseymcd

Picture book biographies including the third stage of life offer huge benefits to young readers. Kids absorb adventure, perseverance, creativity and joy shown over the course of an evolving life. Unlike the majority of picture books with an older character, … Continue reading →

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5 Stereotypes Positive Aging Picture Books Avoid

Posted on July 7, 2014 by lindseymcd

Why does it matter how children’s picture books present older characters and the aging process? In fact, those carefully chosen words and colorful illustrations of later life can create the older adult we will become. Yale University researcher Becca Levy … Continue reading →

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A Recipe for Sparking Conversations between the Generations: Little Free Libraries!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by lindseymcd

A.) Refurbish one funky cabinet using creativity and found objects         B.) Add FREE books C.) Place in a community setting in need of said books… D.) Encourage interaction between young and old If the books you … Continue reading →

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10 Positive Aging Picture Books for Pre-schoolers: Promoting love of life…and reading!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by lindseymcd

We all want our children to live long and healthfully, but did you know that merely tweaking the images of aging they’re exposed to could add years to their lives? The earlier the better when it comes to protecting kids … Continue reading →

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12 to Share–Celebrations and Challenges at A is for Aging

Posted on February 10, 2014 by lindseymcd

I’m celebrating an anniversary—I just passed the one year marker of blogging on Positive Aging picture books. Woot! I’m one year older and wiser (how about you?) and I’m feeling more positive about the representation of aging in picture books … Continue reading →

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21 Positive Aging Picture Books—Gifts for All Ages

Posted on December 16, 2013 by lindseymcd

Any child on your holiday shopping list would both enjoy and benefit from the gift of a Positive Aging picture book, but consider… If you gift one to an older adult such as a grandparent or older neighbor you are … Continue reading →

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November Carnival of Children’s Literature Roundup

Posted on November 30, 2013 by lindseymcd

Welcome to the November Carnival of Children’s Literature. You are in for a treat. Browse through a variety of posts by talented bloggers belonging to Kidlitosphere. Let them lead you to wonderful books just in time for your holiday shopping. Hosting … Continue reading →

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7 Positive Things We Can All Learn about Getting Older—from Picture Books

Posted on September 24, 2013 by lindseymcd

Hello! ***Please see a revised & updated version of this post shared in 2022. Thanks for stopping by! “Birthdays are good for your health. The more you have the older you’ll get,” so goes the quote—from Anonymous. Well…that Anonymous is … Continue reading →

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Six Great Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day (that don’t involve greeting cards)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by lindseymcd

I’m not sure how you feel, but the waning days of summer always hit me with a zillion regrets—the picnics not packed, the flowers not planted, the lakes where I never even dipped a toe. Well, I’m here to save … Continue reading →

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