During the holiday season, reviewing all of the things that I am grateful for has become a yearly tradition. In this unprecedented year, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our lives in so many ways, taking stock of items to be… Read More ›
Community
Mesquite ISD Libraries: Elevating Learning for Everyone Everywhere
In this most unusual of years, the librarians of Mesquite Independent School District in Mesquite, Texas, were thrilled to be presented with the 2020 National School Library of the Year Award at last month’s AASL Virtual Awards Ceremony. Located just… Read More ›
Gearing up for the Challenge: Tips for Tackling Censorship
It’s not often that school librarians gravitate toward the gridiron for advice, but when it comes to combating censorship, iconic Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi had the perfect game plan: “Preparedness is the ultimate confidence builder.” From January-September 2019,… Read More ›
The Maryland Association of School Librarians Is THANKFUL – ABC CLIO Leadership Grant Reflection
Written with the assistance of Donna Mignardi and April Wathen The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) was beyond grateful and excited to be the recipient of the ABC CLIO Leadership Grant for our association through the generosity of ABC… Read More ›
Keeping Up to Date with AASL
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The shorter days and cooler evenings have typically ushered in a comforting routine, and the new school year would be well under way. Yet today few things are as they were a year… Read More ›
Participate, People, and Tapestry: Lessons Learned from My Years in the School Library Field
I’m honored to receive the 2020 AASL Distinguished Service Award. I have so many to thank. Miriam Gilbert, vice president of Rosen Publishers for sponsoring the award. Mary Keeling, 2019-2020 AASL President, and Liz Deskins, awards committee chair. Audrey Church,… Read More ›
Updating My Collection via the Inspire Collection Development Grant
My library is beautiful. It has one, large west-facing wall full of glass windows. It has traditional blonde oak stacks with matching tables and chairs. It also has many of the original books purchased in the 1950s and 60s. When… Read More ›
AASL21 Is Coming!
The Conference Experience In November of 2019, I attended my very first AASL National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and it did not disappoint. I met so many incredible school librarians from across the United States, learned a plethora of ideas… Read More ›
Inspiring Avid Readers with the AASL Inspire Special Event Grant
It doesn’t take much to make me happy, and one of the things that brings me great joy is helping students become avid readers. According to Vocabulary.com, “Avid usually means very eager or enthusiastic. If you’re an avid reader, it… Read More ›
Enhancing Students’ Reading through the Inspire Special Event Grant
Students at Loch Raven Technical Academy (LRTA) are being given the chance to read for personal enjoyment or a chance to engage their knowledge of the world and the events around them. Through the Inspire Special Event Grant, 60 students… Read More ›