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.

Where Are The Fat Children In Picture Books?

There need to be fat children in picture books playing, moving, eating, and being joyful because those kids exist, too.

The Best Places to Find Library Jobs

From the types of library jobs available to the best places to search for those jobs, this is where to start your search.

7 Instagram Accounts to Follow if You’re a School Librarian

Don't sleep on these Instagram accounts for school librarians to follow, from accounts by publishers to librarians to authors.

Summer Tasks to Prepare You for Fall School Library Reopenings

Some school libraries will be reopening in the fall, and this librarian has some tips to prepare you for book events, shelving, and more.

Read for the Job You Want: Books That Connect Me to the Elementary Library

On the books that make a librarian who lost her job during COVID feel connected to her former elementary library.

I Lost My Dream Job: Keeping Library Vibes Alive in Hard Times

How one librarian is creating her happiness and reminding herself that she's still a librarian after losing her dream job.

5 Favorite Fictional Librarians From Children’s Media

We can't resist a good depiction of librarians! Check out these fictional librarians for kids, and bonus real-life librarians.

Zoom Into A Good Read: 4 Ways Libraries Hype Books Virtually

This librarian has seen some truly creative ideas for how libraries hype books virtually, and she's here to share the wealth.

Welcome Back Lessons for School Librarians Struggling Through a Pandemic

An elementary school librarian shares Welcome Back lessons for teaching during a pandemic.

50 of the Best Kindle Unlimited Audiobooks

Read on for 50 of the best Kindle Unlimited audiobooks you can listen to right now with a subcription, from memoirs to nonfiction to kid's lit and more.