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Tag Archives: Mentors
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
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Creativity, Diversity, Favorites, Grandparents, grandparents raising grandchildren, Happiness, Men, Mentors, Multi-cultural, Native American, Role models, Women
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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
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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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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Late Bloomer: Author Letty Sustrin
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. Author Letty Sustrin My life as a “Late Bloomer.” It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Late Bloomers
Tagged Bloggers, Creativity, Friendship, Intergenerational, Late Bloomer, Letty Sustrin, Life stages, Mentors, Positives of aging, Retirement, Role models, Teaching, Women, Work, Writing
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Using Picture Books to Change Attitudes to Aging
Back in 2013, when I first began blogging about images of aging and older adults in picture books, I believed it to be a rather lonely effort. Awareness of the need to diversify those images in both text and illustrations … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Attitudes, Bloggers, Mentors, Research, Teaching, Writing
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Gus & Me
Gus & Me: The story of my granddad and my first guitar By Keith Richards with Barnaby Harris and Bill Shapiro; illustrated by Theodora Richards (Little Brown and Company, 2014.) We all get our start somewhere, even legendary rocker Keith … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Creativity, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Skills, Work
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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
Harry and Walter: an A is for Aging Book Review
By Kathy Stinson; illustrated by Qin Leng Annick Press, 2016. Ages 4-7. “Harry was four and three-quarters. He had lived next door to Walter all his life. Walter was ninety-two and a half. He had lived in many places.” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Resources for Writers
Tagged Community, Friendship, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, resilience, Role models, Stereotypes, Values, Writing
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