Ashley Franklin
@ashleyfranklin.bsky.social
I write. I teach. I mom.
I’m using this space to share random glimpses into my life as I just try to do my best.✏️💻🤷🏾♀️
I’m using this space to share random glimpses into my life as I just try to do my best.✏️💻🤷🏾♀️
Have you gifted a book lately?
December 14, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Have you gifted a book lately?
Walking the kid to the bus stop before he’s out for Thanksgiving week.
Does anyone else remember only having a few days off, or am I showing my age?
Does anyone else remember only having a few days off, or am I showing my age?
November 22, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Walking the kid to the bus stop before he’s out for Thanksgiving week.
Does anyone else remember only having a few days off, or am I showing my age?
Does anyone else remember only having a few days off, or am I showing my age?
Well, one kid down. The other is on high alert (as he’s usually the bringer of illness into the home). I have Ricola on standby and hope to do some character sketches after work.
What’s your day looking like?
What’s your day looking like?
November 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Well, one kid down. The other is on high alert (as he’s usually the bringer of illness into the home). I have Ricola on standby and hope to do some character sketches after work.
What’s your day looking like?
What’s your day looking like?
I love when Facebook pops up with little memories. My kid really thought I wouldn’t notice this.
November 17, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I love when Facebook pops up with little memories. My kid really thought I wouldn’t notice this.
Having a final treat before I dig back in to eating better. It turns out, working from the kitchen for 8 hours Monday through Friday is a terrible idea.
November 16, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Having a final treat before I dig back in to eating better. It turns out, working from the kitchen for 8 hours Monday through Friday is a terrible idea.
Look at me trying to find folks and share my books & writing journey #AddToBlacksky
November 14, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Look at me trying to find folks and share my books & writing journey #AddToBlacksky
Felt so many emotions at the museum. The beauty, pain, and perseverance of it all. Powerful.
November 14, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Felt so many emotions at the museum. The beauty, pain, and perseverance of it all. Powerful.
Hey, world. Have you met Xavier yet? See what’s the big deal with the kid with the small voice.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
October 25, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Hey, world. Have you met Xavier yet? See what’s the big deal with the kid with the small voice.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Was I really too lazy to reset my password, so I haven’t been on here for months?
October 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Was I really too lazy to reset my password, so I haven’t been on here for months?
Reposted by Ashley Franklin
Over at the Bad Place, I made a tradition of posting Douglass' "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth of July," and I intend to carry on that tradition here.
Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.
Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.
(1852) Frederick Douglass, "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July" •
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass was invited to address the citizens of his hometown, Rochester, New York. Whatever the expectations of his audience on that 76th anniversary of the signing of the D...
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July 4, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Over at the Bad Place, I made a tradition of posting Douglass' "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth of July," and I intend to carry on that tradition here.
Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.
Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.
Which comes to you first: title, content, or format?
July 3, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Which comes to you first: title, content, or format?
Do you write on holidays?
July 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Do you write on holidays?
Do you write on weekends?
June 28, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Do you write on weekends?
Why do people act like it’s difficult to be kind on the internet?
June 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Why do people act like it’s difficult to be kind on the internet?
It’s hot. Why wouldn’t I stay inside and write?
June 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM
It’s hot. Why wouldn’t I stay inside and write?
June 24, 2024 at 1:56 AM
What has been your most effective pre-order campaign for your book?
June 21, 2024 at 10:40 PM
What has been your most effective pre-order campaign for your book?
Did you know today is Eid?
June 16, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Did you know today is Eid?
Can I tell you how weird (yet wonderful) it feels to be in school without being fully worried about grades?
My desire to always have an A used to be so strong!
My desire to always have an A used to be so strong!
June 15, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Can I tell you how weird (yet wonderful) it feels to be in school without being fully worried about grades?
My desire to always have an A used to be so strong!
My desire to always have an A used to be so strong!
Who’s your favorite literary dad?
June 14, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Who’s your favorite literary dad?
Reposted by Ashley Franklin
The PB Parade group of authors and illustrators, put together this graphic to help promote all of dear friend and author Katey Howes picture books. Our book together, THE REINDEER REMAINDERS publication date has been pushed back to July 9th but is available for preorder! #kidlitcommunity #kidlit
June 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The PB Parade group of authors and illustrators, put together this graphic to help promote all of dear friend and author Katey Howes picture books. Our book together, THE REINDEER REMAINDERS publication date has been pushed back to July 9th but is available for preorder! #kidlitcommunity #kidlit
Any good points on AI for the publishing industry? Seems very bleak 😔
June 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Any good points on AI for the publishing industry? Seems very bleak 😔
When does the sense of feeling accomplished kick in?
June 11, 2024 at 12:01 PM
When does the sense of feeling accomplished kick in?
Do you have to remind yourself to acknowledge and appreciate your accomplishments?
June 10, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Do you have to remind yourself to acknowledge and appreciate your accomplishments?