Alva Sachs says It Takes a Village!

“A #superboomer is … really a bloomin’ boomer! Just as a garden grows and new blooms come out all the time with the seasonal changes, we are always learning how to bloom over and over again. ” – @AlvaSachs

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It takes a village

On this episode of The Super Boomer Lifestyle Caren and Alva Sachs talk about why it takes a village in today’s world!

They cover the following topics:

- You have 5 award winning children’s books! How did you decide to write for children?
- You are helping to build home libraries. What are they and how do they work?
- Why do you say it takes a village?
- You say children are the eyes to the future. Let’s discuss that.
- What does serendipity mean to you? I know that’s your tagline.

Alva is a former elementary school teacher of 16 years and holds a Master’s of Education degree, she has written 5 award winning children’s picture books along with her illustrator, Patricia Krebs. As a Board Member of Angels of the Arts, Alva helps Title 1 schools to participate in live theatre performances, music, and art appreciation. Lastly, but most importantly, she has been associated with Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California for over 10 years, and President for the past 5 years to help build home libraries for Title 1 schools, under-served areas, and pre-schools in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE SUPER BOOMER MOMENTS

Caren’s shareable, less-than-140-character quotes:

“The most important thing is to realize you’re not in anything in life alone.” – @AlvaSachs

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“Our children are messengers to a time and place in our future that we will never see.” – @AlvaSachs

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“Kids have to learn what types of feelings that they have and what type of, and why it’s okay or why it’s not okay and learn to understand the feelings that happen” – @AlvaSachs

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“It doesn’t matter who you are, if you can give back, a hug, a smile…if you model that behavior it comes right back to you.” – @AlvaSachs

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“Kindness is like manure; spread it around and you never know what’s gonna grow because of it.” – @AlvaSachs

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Other Books by Alva Sachs
Circus Fever by Alva Sachs, Marcie Gilbert, et al
Dancing Dreidels by Alva Sachs and Patricia Krebs
Dear Master Dragon by Alva Sachs and Patricia Krebs
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! By Alva Sachs and Patricia Krebs

Social Media:

Website: https://www.alvasachs.com
Facebook: facebook.com/alva.sachs
Twitter: @AlvaSachs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvasachs/

Super Boomer Pick of the Week mentioned on the show:

I’m 5 by Alva Sachs, Cheri Dellelo, et al

Other products mentioned on the show can be found here: The Super Boomer Lifestyle

Check out another popular live Facebook show:

Alva Sachs on Once Upon A Storytime!

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