ashleylaffin
@ashleylaffin.bsky.social
Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
Of all the moments in life, this one is close to the top. I got to read The Balloonimals to 2nd graders today, and it was pure magic. THEY were magic. And I’m so grateful.
Thank you to my incredible friend for having me in your classroom❤️ Your support means everything❤️
Thank you to my incredible friend for having me in your classroom❤️ Your support means everything❤️
November 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Of all the moments in life, this one is close to the top. I got to read The Balloonimals to 2nd graders today, and it was pure magic. THEY were magic. And I’m so grateful.
Thank you to my incredible friend for having me in your classroom❤️ Your support means everything❤️
Thank you to my incredible friend for having me in your classroom❤️ Your support means everything❤️
My debut picture book The Balloonimals was published today🎈Spread smiles. Be friends. Send love. Feel the feels. Make it super silly.📚👍
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
My debut picture book The Balloonimals was published today🎈Spread smiles. Be friends. Send love. Feel the feels. Make it super silly.📚👍
IT STARTED WITH A P was such a fun read! My toddler and I laughed out loud. Love the illustrations and color in this #picturebook 📚👍 @brittanypomales.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
IT STARTED WITH A P was such a fun read! My toddler and I laughed out loud. Love the illustrations and color in this #picturebook 📚👍 @brittanypomales.bsky.social
I love to post about #picturebooks and I can't believe I am posting about mine today! This is the cover of THE BALLOONIMALS🎈☺️🎈
September 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I love to post about #picturebooks and I can't believe I am posting about mine today! This is the cover of THE BALLOONIMALS🎈☺️🎈
It’s okay to feel many things at once… to be MANY THINGS AT ONCE 👍📚
April 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It’s okay to feel many things at once… to be MANY THINGS AT ONCE 👍📚
When you want to talk to them about feelings… this clever and funny book helps 👍📚
April 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
When you want to talk to them about feelings… this clever and funny book helps 👍📚
I was so excited to read WEATHER TOGETHER! Kelp is one of my fav picture book characters 📚👍 jessiesima.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I was so excited to read WEATHER TOGETHER! Kelp is one of my fav picture book characters 📚👍 jessiesima.bsky.social
I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS ✨ by Tasha Spillett-Sumner is a beautifully written work of art that will make any mama’s heart flutter📚👍
January 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS ✨ by Tasha Spillett-Sumner is a beautifully written work of art that will make any mama’s heart flutter📚👍
Have you read THE SQUISH? This charming picture book starring a sandcastle by @breannacarzoo.bsky.social will lift you up! And the adorable illustrations were made with painted cut-paper and mixed media. So cool!📚👍
August 8, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Have you read THE SQUISH? This charming picture book starring a sandcastle by @breannacarzoo.bsky.social will lift you up! And the adorable illustrations were made with painted cut-paper and mixed media. So cool!📚👍
My daughter and I loved MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM so much that we had to have it on our bookshelf. We fell in love with MARY HAD A LITTLE PLAN just as quickly! What an amazing story of generosity and love📚👍 @tammisauer.bsky.social
July 29, 2024 at 7:36 PM
My daughter and I loved MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM so much that we had to have it on our bookshelf. We fell in love with MARY HAD A LITTLE PLAN just as quickly! What an amazing story of generosity and love📚👍 @tammisauer.bsky.social
It’s a beautiful day in New England☀️ what are you up to on this #SundayFunday?
July 28, 2024 at 4:13 PM
It’s a beautiful day in New England☀️ what are you up to on this #SundayFunday?
HOPE AND THE SEA is such a heartwarming story about friendship and has an adorable ending that will give you all the feels📚👍 @andrewchacket.bsky.social
July 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM
HOPE AND THE SEA is such a heartwarming story about friendship and has an adorable ending that will give you all the feels📚👍 @andrewchacket.bsky.social
PROPER BADGER WOULD NEVER! is VERY funny!! This badger is hilarious, made us chuckle over and over 📚👍
July 25, 2024 at 5:53 PM
PROPER BADGER WOULD NEVER! is VERY funny!! This badger is hilarious, made us chuckle over and over 📚👍
Pretty solid #libraryhaul this week 📚👍
July 24, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Pretty solid #libraryhaul this week 📚👍
FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE beautifully celebrates love between generations📚👍
July 23, 2024 at 5:08 PM
FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE beautifully celebrates love between generations📚👍
Recently read THE WISHING FLOWER with my daughter and it's just as charming as it sounds📚👍@ajirving.bsky.social
July 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Recently read THE WISHING FLOWER with my daughter and it's just as charming as it sounds📚👍@ajirving.bsky.social
My heart is warm and soul is full after reading OLD TO JOY by Anita Crawford Clark. You can really FEEL this story📚👍
July 17, 2024 at 6:31 PM
My heart is warm and soul is full after reading OLD TO JOY by Anita Crawford Clark. You can really FEEL this story📚👍
The words and illustrations in SUMMER A Solstice Story are so incredibly magical. My daughter and I wanted to jump right into the book and become a part of their world📚👍 @kelseyegross.bsky.social
July 17, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The words and illustrations in SUMMER A Solstice Story are so incredibly magical. My daughter and I wanted to jump right into the book and become a part of their world📚👍 @kelseyegross.bsky.social
My daughter and I LOVED these books by Tracy Gold and Candace Spizzirri! Both are so much fun to read aloud📚👍
July 15, 2024 at 9:57 PM
My daughter and I LOVED these books by Tracy Gold and Candace Spizzirri! Both are so much fun to read aloud📚👍
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING is sweet, whimsical, beautifully written, and a must read📚👍
July 13, 2024 at 8:41 PM
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING is sweet, whimsical, beautifully written, and a must read📚👍
I love animals so much, I find it hard to not hug them. It’s heartwarming, soul filling magic when they hug back✨
July 2, 2024 at 9:42 PM
I love animals so much, I find it hard to not hug them. It’s heartwarming, soul filling magic when they hug back✨
Very fun books by @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social! 📚👍
June 28, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Very fun books by @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social! 📚👍
First #kidlitzombieweek appreciation post<3 thank you again for your inspiring words! LOVE these books by @writerjolene.bsky.social @teresarobeson.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social & DK Ryland!📚👍
June 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
First #kidlitzombieweek appreciation post<3 thank you again for your inspiring words! LOVE these books by @writerjolene.bsky.social @teresarobeson.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social & DK Ryland!📚👍
Oh BUFFALO FLUFFALO, we can’t get enoughalo! Such a cute and fun read with a great message. You’re perfect just the way you are.📚👍 Words by Bess Kalb with Art by Erin Kraan.
June 22, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Oh BUFFALO FLUFFALO, we can’t get enoughalo! Such a cute and fun read with a great message. You’re perfect just the way you are.📚👍 Words by Bess Kalb with Art by Erin Kraan.