Ashlie Swicker

Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She's also perpetually striving to learn more about how she can use her many privileges to support marginalized groups. Interests include learning how to roller skate with her local roller derby team, buying more books than she'll ever read, hiking with her husband and sons, and making lists to avoid real work. You can find her on Instagram (@ashlieelizabeth), Twitter (@mygirlsimple) or at her website, www.ashlieswicker.com.

10 of the Best Books about Puberty

We have to get comfortable talking about puberty.

10 of the Best Bookish Goods for Back to School

Which back to school items to you like to stock up on?

10 of the Best Bookish Items for Punk-Ass Book Jockeys

What's more punk than the library?

They’re Finally Here: The New Bounty of Fat Kids in Picture Books

"Do we really want to send children the message that it’s okay to be fat? Short answer: yes. It’s crucial."

10 of the Best Bookish Mother’s Day Gifts

There are bookish purses, paper bouquets, and more fab and bookish Mother's Day gifts. Which ones are you eyeing?

10 of the Best Bookish Gifts for Grads

Which of these bookish gifts are you thinking about getting the graduate in your life?

10 of the Best Spotify Audiobooks

Are you listening to audiobooks on Spotify?

9 of the Best Bookish Gifts for Poetry Lovers

"Whether you want a journal to draft your couplets, or a shirt with poetry puns, there is something here for everyone."

10 of the Best Bookish Gifts for Gardeners

Bookish peeps and nature lovers, get in here!

12 of the Best Accessories to Personalize Your Kindle

Our Kindles do so much for us, they deserve a lil treat.