Nonfiction Spotlight: How Old Am I?

It's time for another Nonfiction Spotlight! This week I have a book that celebrates diversity and the aging process through photographs of people around the world.  

The Facts:

Title: How Old Am I?Author: Julie PugeatPhotographer: JR Publisher: DKPublication Date: May 12, 2021

Target Audience: Ages 4-8

Summary:

A first-ever children's visual reference book on age — and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe
For young children, the concept of age is abstract when they don't have a relatable context... until now! This book showcases the faces and life stories of 100 people from around the world in numerical order, from a one-year-old to a centenarian, giving children a reference point for each age. Striking close-up black-and-white portraits are paired with read-aloud text that shares personal experiences, wishes, memories, and emotions, leaving readers with an appreciation and understanding of the aging process.

The Experts Say:

"The book is beautiful and borders on the profound." — Kirkus Review

"JR’s project with Julie Pugeat’s content creation pairs well together and makes a unique selection for young readers. How Old Am I? is a very cool book that will not disappoint." - NY Journal of Books  

Miss Kate Says:

This is such a fun book to look at by yourself or with others. The Inside Out Project was inspired by the way the artist JR put large-scale black and white photos of people on buildings around the world. This book features a person from ages 1-100, where they live, and a little of their story. Included at the end are instructions for how you can do your own Inside Out Project exhibit where you live and examples of some previous exhibitions from around the world. 

JR Says, "I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project and together we'll turn the world inside out." If you'd like to learn more about The Inside Out Project or JR's Art check out these links.

 

If you want to talk with kids about the aging process, check out these links from Britannica Kids or this video told through comics.