Ashley Franklin

Okay because Christmas is like three weeks. No way breaks were this long!

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?

Ricola cough drop sitting on lined paper

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?

I love when Facebook pops up with little memories. My kid really thought I wouldn’t notice this.

That’s how it became the winner, lol.

Raspberry cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream at the center

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.

I found you!💕

Will do. On it.💕

Thanks! That was super helpful. I have no idea what I’m doing on here.

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.

😂😂😂💕💕💕

Hey, world. Have you met Xavier yet? See what’s the big deal with the kid with the small voice.

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Was I really too lazy to reset my password, so I haven’t been on here for months?

(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...

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.

Which comes to you first: title, content, or format?

Do you write on holidays?

Do you write on weekends?

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?

Did I almost miss #nationalpinkday?

Happy pink day! It’s me, in pink.

When the Teacher Becomes the Student or... 5 Reasons Why Being an Adult Learner is Hard - Ashley Franklin I’ve done it!  I’m back in school. Why? To be honest, I’m not entirely sure. Could it be because I’ll be 40 in a few months and wanted to start something meaningful and new? Could it have been boredom...

Did you know I’m back in school? Here’s how it’s going:

ashleyfranklinwrites.com/2024/06/when...

What has been your most effective pre-order campaign for your book?

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!

An excellent choice!

Who’s your favorite literary dad?

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