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
Ashlie Swicker
August 8, 2024
We have to get comfortable talking about puberty.
10 of the Best Bookish Goods for Back to School
Ashlie Swicker
July 24, 2024
Which back to school items to you like to stock up on?
10 of the Best Bookish Items for Punk-Ass Book Jockeys
Ashlie Swicker
June 19, 2024
What's more punk than the library?
They’re Finally Here: The New Bounty of Fat Kids in Picture Books
Ashlie Swicker
June 18, 2024
"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
Ashlie Swicker
May 8, 2024
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
Ashlie Swicker
May 1, 2024
Which of these bookish gifts are you thinking about getting the graduate in your life?
10 of the Best Spotify Audiobooks
Ashlie Swicker
April 23, 2024
Are you listening to audiobooks on Spotify?
9 of the Best Bookish Gifts for Poetry Lovers
Ashlie Swicker
April 3, 2024
"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
Ashlie Swicker
March 6, 2024
Bookish peeps and nature lovers, get in here!
12 of the Best Accessories to Personalize Your Kindle
Ashlie Swicker
February 26, 2024
Our Kindles do so much for us, they deserve a lil treat.