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.

When Do Kids Start Reading?

Most kids start reading between the ages of 4-7, but there are many additional factors that actually impact when kids start reading.

More Bookish ASMR For Your Tingling Pleasure

Trigger your autonomous sensory meridian response with bookish role plays, whispered reading, page flipping, and all other tingly things.

New Year’s Resolutions for School Librarians

I hope you'll find something in this list to help make the next part of the school year a little lighter, simpler, or more exciting.

Literacy Among The Leaves: Everything You Want To Know About StoryWalks

StoryWalks are an excellent family activity that combine movement with reading. Here's how to start one for your community.

15 Delightful Art Books For Kids

Whether they want to learn about famous artists or get the skills to become a famous artist themselves, check out these art books for kids, including Make Something Beautiful.

Book Fair Bonanza: Five Tips To Make Your Book Fair Run Smoothly

School book fairs are a source of nostalgia for book lovers, but they're also a lot of work to run. Here are some tips that will help.

9 Indigenous and Native American Picture Books to Read Right Now

Read and share these excellent Indigenous and Native picture books in November and well beyond, including Fry Bread.

The Reader They Don’t Think They Are: Building A Reading Habit in Elementary-Aged Kids

It’s very possible that many people would have a healthier relationship with reading if exposed to different avenues as kids.

20 Must-Read Audiobooks for the Whole Family

Finding the right audiobooks for your family is an art! Try this list of must-read audiobooks for the whole family to find your perfect fit, including Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez.

Get Those Pencils, Get Those Books: Bookish Items for Back to School

This back to school season might be more complicated than most, but we can still celebrate with new school supplies!