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 writer. She is known for her young adult books. These books are often about big feelings and friendships. Her popular books include The Beauty That Remains (2018) and When You Were Everything (2020).
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Writing Journey
Ashley Woodfolk worked full-time in marketing. She helped publish children's books. Even with a busy job, she found time to write her own stories. She wrote her first book, The Beauty That Remains, during evenings and on weekends.
The Beauty That Remains
This book came out in 2018. It was published by Penguin Random House. The story is about three teenagers. They learn to be brave and find comfort after a very sad event. Ashley used her own experiences to write the book. She showed how music can help people deal with tough feelings. Many people liked the book. School Library Journal said it was a "lovely" story. They noted how it showed friendship, music, and family shaping a young person.
When You Were Everything
Ashley's second young adult book was When You Were Everything. It was released in 2020 by Delacorte. This book explores what happens when a close friendship ends. Publishers Weekly gave it a great review. Kirkus said the book skillfully showed the pain of losing a friend. It also explored choosing to stay open to new friendships.
Flyy Girls Series
In 2020, Ashley started a new series called Flyy Girls. The first book in this series is Lux: The New Girl.
Blackout
Ashley Woodfolk also worked with other famous writers. These include Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Nicola Yoon. Together, they wrote a book called Blackout. This book came out in 2021. It tells six connected stories about Black teenagers finding love. All the stories happen during a power outage in New York City.
About Ashley Woodfolk
Ashley Woodfolk is married and has one son. He was born in 2019. She studied at Rutgers University.
Books by Ashley Woodfolk
- The Beauty That Remains, 2018
- When You Were Everything, 2020
- Lux: The New Girl, 2020
