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.
Three Books About Dead Fathers
Ashlie Swicker
June 15, 2017
Three books that chronicle the loss of a father and the grief and healing that follow such a momentous event.
100 Must-Read Books For and About Teachers
Ashlie Swicker
May 31, 2017
Books that celebrate teachers and the teaching profession.
Beyond Oprah, Reese, and Emma: More Online Book Clubs and Challenges
Ashlie Swicker
April 25, 2017
Digital book clubs you can attend, no pants required.
The Evolution of My Classroom Library
Ashlie Swicker
April 5, 2017
A public school teacher on how her classroom library went from thoughtless to thoughtful.
I Don’t Like Dr. Seuss: Books to Read On His Birthday If You’re Not a Fan
Ashlie Swicker
February 28, 2017
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is coming up, and in my circles, this is a big deal. I teach elementary school and ...
6 Body Positive Coloring Books for Bodacious Babes
Ashlie Swicker
February 24, 2017
Body positive coloring books for all your relaxing needs!
The Best Parts of Being a Bookish Kid in the ’90s
Ashlie Swicker
January 17, 2017
Highlights of being a bookish kid in the 1990s.
5 Books That Call Bullshit on Diet Culture
Ashlie Swicker
January 2, 2017
Diet culture is ridiculous, and these books call it out.
Children’s Books for the Holiday Season
Ashlie Swicker
December 13, 2016
Cozy picture books to introduce and celebrate holiday traditions from different cultures. What do you read with the family this time of year?
Read Like A Writer: Making A Reading Plan for NaNoWriMo
Ashlie Swicker
November 4, 2016
We know you're already typing as fast as you can, but one Rioter is making the case for taking a break and cracking a book.