Press and Awards

Newspapers and Magazines

• Emily Liu,”Coming to the Same Conclusion.” Haddonfield Sun. August 16, 2024. https://thesunpapers.com/2024/08/16/coming-to-the-same-conclusion/

• Emily Liu, “The Best Day of My Life So Far.” Haddonfield Sun. January 19, 2024.
  https://thesunpapers.com/2024/01/19/the-best-day-of-my-life-so-far/?amp

• Benita Cooper, “A Perfect Time to Listen.” Moorestown Living. February, 2022.

• Harrison Berman, ed. by Maureen Dodson. “Good Deeds Done by Good Kids.” Haddonfield Living. February, 2022.


• Herpen, Bob. “Haddonfield Public Library, Local Architect Team Up for New Venture.” Haddonfield Sun. July 14, 2020.


• Paolino, Tammy and Whittaker, Celeste E. “Coronavirus: Volunteers raise call to reach out to isolated South Jersey senior citizens.”
  Courier Post. March 23, 2020.
  https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/2020/03/23/coronavirus-south-jersey-nursing-homes-senior-citizens-volunteers-reach-out/2885621001/

• Burling, Stacey. “The Best Day of My Life So Far Lets Stories Bring Generations Together.” Philadelphia Inquirer Print Edition, Health Section Front Page. November 17, 2019.

• Burling, Stacey. “The Best Day of My Life So Far Lets Stories Bring Generations Together.” Philadelphia Inquirer Online. November 11, 2019. https://www.inquirer.com/health/best-day-of-my-life-so-far-storytelling-seniors-philadelphia-20191111.html

• Mulford, Kim. “Elevating the Everyday.” USA Today/ Courier Post Print Edition, Life Section Front Page. August 5, 2018.

• Mulford, Kim. “In South Jersey, Storytelling Takes Off as a Way to Connect Community.” Courier Post Online. August 2, 2018. https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2018/08/02/south-jersey-steps-up-storytelling-connecting-community/719324002/

• Dodson, Maureen. “Around the Town: Real Life. Real Stories.” Haddonfield Living. July, 2018.

• Flynn, Kelly. “A Word from the Wise: Nonprofit Seeks Seniors to Share Stories.” The Haddonfield Sun. July 18-24, 2018.

• Lowery, Alison. “A month-long storytelling campaign to take place at Inkwood Books.” The Haddonfield Sun. Jun 1, 2018.
  https://thesunpapers.com/2018/06/01/a-month-long-storytelling-campaign-to-take-place-at-inkwood-books/

• Paolino, Tammy. “Annual Event #BeforeIDie” is a Chance to Look Death in The Eye.” Courier Post Online. Oct 18, 2017.

• Shelly, Kevin. “#BeforeIDie 2017: A Chance to Talk about Dying Before It is Too Late.” Philly Voice. Oct 13, 2017.

• Scanlon, John. “With Age, Wisdom.” USA Today/ Courier Post Print Edition, Body + Spirit Section Front Page. Oct 9, 2017.
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• Scanlon, John. “What is The Best Day of My Life So Far? – Extraordinary Moments: Seniors, Youth Share ‘Best Day of My Life (So Far).’” Courier Post Online, Oct 6, 2017. And,

• Detroit Free Press, Oct 6, 2017.
  https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2017/10/06/best-day-my-life-so-far/736687001/

• GoErie.com. “Health Organization to Present Storytelling Program.” September 23, 2017.
  https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2017/09/21/health-organization-to-present-storytelling/18740223007/

• Dodson, Maureen. Haddonfield Living Magazine. September 1, 2017. “The Best Day of My Life. So Far. Stories to Share.”

• Cain, Norman. “Multicultural Phialdelphia: Personal Reflections on Civil Rights.” Milestones Newspaper. February 2015.

• Abraham, Tony. “Story Pop Up Brings the Life Experiences of Philly Seniors into Neighborhoods.” Generocity.org. October 2014. https://generocity.org/philly/2014/10/30/story-pop-up-brings-the-life-experiences-of-philly-seniors-into-neighborhoods/

• Menio, Diane. “Secrets from The Best Day of My Life (So Far): A Call to Action.” American Society on Aging Blog. February 2014. http://www.asaging.org/blog/secrets-best-day-my-life-so-far-call-action

• PW Staff. “Design Philadelphia Celebrates the City’s Many Creative Talents.” Philadelphia Weekly. October 2012.

• Reese, Thelma. “A New Community Taking Wing.” Elderchicks Blog. February 2012.
  http://elderchicks.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/a-new-community-taking-wing-by-thelma-reese/

• Jennings, Becca. “The Next Generation: Senior Storytelling Group Expands to Involve Teens and More.” First Person Arts Blog. May 2012. http://firstpersonarts.org/blog/the-next-generation-senior-storytelling-group-expands-to-involve-teens-and-more/

• Foreshaw-Rouse, Angela. “AARP Introduces New Program for Area Teens and Seniors to Share Life Experiences.” AARP Press Release. June 2011.

• “University of Kansas Diversity Summit.” Online News Association Website. November 2011.
  http://journalists.org/event/university-of-kansas-diversity-summit/

• Garvin, Madi. “The Best Day So Far.” Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Update. Fall 2011.
  http://www.pcacares.org/Files/Update_Fall2011.pdf

• Siegal, Marcia. “Twin Storytellers are Part of Senior Storytelling Day” Milestones e-news. 2010.

• “Internet Café on Broad Street for Seniors.” September 2010.
  http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/09/22/5021203.htm

• Garcia-Barrio, Constance. “Inspired by Grandma, Architect Runs Writing Class for Seniors.” Milestones Newspaper. July 2010.
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• Marder, Dianna. “The Best Day of My Life So Far: Seniors Telling Stories.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 2010.

  https://www.philly.com/philly/living/20100622_The_Best_Day_of_My_Life__So_Far___Seniors_telling_stories.html

• Leeway Staff. “Benita Cooper featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer!” Leeway Foundation Newsletter. June 2010.
  https://www.leeway.org/news/benita_cooper_featured_in_the_philadelphia_inquirer/

• Flesher, Rudy. “Blog Spotlight: The Best Day of My Life So Far.” First Person Arts Blog. April 2010.

• Benita Cooper. “The Best Day of My Life (So Far).” Milestones e-news. 2009.
  http://www.pcacares.org/Milestones_Main_Web_Details.aspx?story=820Q50B28K24