Ashley Woodfolk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley Woodfolk
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Woodfolk in 2018
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| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
| Notable works | The Beauty That Remains (2018) |
| Children | 1 |
Ashley Woodfolk is an American author who writes exciting books for young adults. She is known for her novels like The Beauty That Remains and When You Were Everything. Her stories often explore themes of friendship, loss, and growing up.
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Ashley Woodfolk's Writing Journey
Ashley Woodfolk worked in marketing for a children's book publisher. She wrote her first book, The Beauty That Remains, in her free time. She worked on it during evenings and weekends.
The Beauty That Remains
The Beauty That Remains was released on March 6, 2018. It was published by Penguin Random House. The story is about three teenagers. They find strength and comfort after a sad loss. Ashley used her own experiences with anxiety to help write the book. She also showed how music can help people heal.
The book received many good reviews. School Library Journal praised it highly. They said it was a "lovely and introspective" story. They noted how it showed friendship, music, family, and romance. These elements combine to help a young person find their identity.
When You Were Everything
Ashley Woodfolk's second young adult book is When You Were Everything. It came out on March 10, 2020. Delacorte published this novel. The book focuses on what happens when a close friendship ends.
When You Were Everything also got a great review from Publishers Weekly. Kirkus described the book well. They said it smoothly wove together different timelines. The story also made Shakespeare's ideas feel important to teens. Kirkus noted that the author skillfully showed the pain of losing a friend. It also explored choosing to stay open to new friendships.
The Flyy Girls Series
Ashley Woodfolk started a new series called Flyy Girls. The first book in this series is Lux: The New Girl. It was released on September 1, 2020.
Blackout Collaboration
Ashley Woodfolk also worked with other famous authors. These include Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Nicola Yoon. Together, they wrote the book Blackout.
Blackout was released in June 2021. It tells six connected stories. These stories are about Black teenagers finding love. All the events happen during a power outage in New York City.
Ashley Woodfolk's Life
Ashley Woodfolk is married. She has one son, who was born in 2019. She earned her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University.
Books by Ashley Woodfolk
