7 Ways to Embrace the Chaos and Survive Library Orientation
It is once again that time of year—a brand-new school year full of potential, paired with a...
From the Association
When the Ambassador Hands Critics a Weapon: Mac Barnett, Make Believe, and the Stakes of Children’s Literature
In May 2026, Mac Barnett, celebrated children’s book author and the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, published his first book for adults, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children. The...
AASL National Conference
Principals’ Perceptions of the AASL National Conference
At the AASL National Conference in St. Louis, I had the amazing experience of attending with my...
CBC Corner
The Curious Thing About Doubt: How to Switch On a Love of Learning
I would love to say that I am a lifelong learner, especially here on this site where learning is...
Collaboration
A Note to Fellow Educators: School Librarians are Your Indispensable Literacy Partners
Every school in the country should be equipped with a specially trained, built-in literacy...
Collection Development
Free Comic Book Day: The Superhero of Library Events
The Last Library Hurrah Comics and Color. Graphic novels and gadgets. This year’s sixth annual...
Design & Create
The Case for Using AI as a Co-Librarian
The start of the school year brings a unique kind of overwhelm and exhaustion, doesn’t it?...
Leadership & Advocacy
Heading to the “Dark Side”: Why I’m Pursuing an Admin Endorsement
I am heading to the dark side.After a terrific conversation with my supervisor, I’ve decided to...
Literacy
Free Comic Book Day: The Superhero of Library Events
The Last Library Hurrah Comics and Color. Graphic novels and gadgets. This year’s sixth annual...
Teaching & Learning
7 Ways to Embrace the Chaos and Survive Library Orientation
It is once again that time of year—a brand-new school year full of potential, paired with a...
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