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Tag Archives: Stereotypes
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, picture book bios, Positives of aging, Role models, Skills, Stereotypes, Work, Writing
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Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children By Jan Pinborough; illus. by Debby Atwell (Houghton Mifflin, 2013; ages 6-9) “Once in a big house in Limerick, Maine, there lived a little girl name Annie Carroll … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Attitudes, Biographies, History, Retirement, Role models, Stereotypes, Women, Work
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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Loses Her Ballet Slippers
By Sheila and Letty Sustrin; illustrated by Thomas H. Bone` III Fiction for ages 4 & up; Blue Marlin Publications 2014 Themes: Dedicated teacher, appreciation, community, cooperation, helping others, active retirement, healthy aging, use of maps. “Mrs. Belle looked at herself … Continue reading
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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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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Nana in the City: An A is for Aging Book Review
In Nana in the City a young boy is intimidated by the brash sounds and sights on his first visit to his Nana’s new apartment. (Clarion Books 2014, ages 4-8). However, his grandmother obviously revels in her bustling urban setting–she … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Appearances, Creativity, Grandparents, Happiness, Positives of aging, Stereotypes, Women
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We Need Diversity in AGING also
Diversity issues are creating quite a buzz these days in the children’s literature world—authors, agents and publishers are chiming in. Just watch for the hashtag #WeNeedDiverseBooks. Many believe kids of different races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds need to see themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Resources for Writers, The Basics
Tagged Ageism, Alzheimers, Attitudes, Diversity, Experts, Gifts, Happiness, Myths, Research, Stereotypes, Writing
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Top 10 Reasons to read “A Sick Day for Amos McGee”
A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip and Erin Stead, is no longer a new book, but you know that old is good…right? (Roaring Brook Press 2009.) I’m pretty certain this beautiful blockbuster, a Positive Aging picture … Continue reading
