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Tag Archives: Positives of aging
Ageism Awareness Day & Children’s Books
Hello friends, I’m so pleased to tell you about a recent collaboration with my local public library to raise awareness about both ageism and Age Positive picture books. With Ageism Awareness Day looming on October 7, 2023 I reached out … Continue reading
My Hippie Grandmother
My Hippie Grandmother By Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Abby Carter. (Candlewick Press, 2003. Ages 4-8) The oldest people we know lived long full lives. Yet too often they are slotted into one-dimensional roles of parent or grandparent. It’s the same … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activism, Activities, age diversity, Ageism, Diversity, Favorites, Grandparents, History, Life stages, Positives of aging, Values, Women
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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
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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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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Picture Book Review: Mornings with Monet
My Top Ten Reasons to Read Mornings with Monet Text by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre` Alfred A. Knopf Publishing, 2021. Famed Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived near France’s River Seine his entire life. Barb Rosenstock, author of the … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Artists, Biographies, Challenges, Creativity, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Skills, Work
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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
Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Written by Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon A Paula Wiseman Book; Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 2020. For ages 4-8. My Top Ten Reasons to Read Marjory save the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman … Continue reading
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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Review: An Old Man and his Penguin
An Old Man and His Penguin. How Dindim made Joao Pereira de Souza an Honorary Penguin. (2020). Written by Alayne Kay Christian and Illustrations by Milanka Reardon. Stamford, TX: Blue Whale Press, an imprint of Clear Fork Publishing. This delightful … Continue reading
