Hello My School Library Friends! First, you are invited to two upcoming events: AASL Town Hall: Conference Connections – Takeaways from AASL 2023 Wednesday November 1st 6:00-7:00 PM CST Town Hall: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1CY_tszTnWPNO0sdGyaEA AASL Webinar | Building Relationships Locally Wednesday November… Read More ›
AASL National Conference
Welcome Home – AASL2023
The Member Engagement Committee planned the event that welcomes home our members and get them ready for the beginning of our conference. Two rooms were used to share out information. This information included navigating the exhibit hall, strategies for choosing… Read More ›
Elevating the School Library
Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior If you missed this session, you might want to buy the book. But you must order it online because the bookstore sold out on the first day! The session was… Read More ›
Opening General Session at AASL National Conference
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Opening Session The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference commenced with a warm and invigorating welcome by Courtney Pentland. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as librarians from across the nation gathered… Read More ›
Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy: The Holocaust as a Case Study
After getting into Tampa late Wednesday, our first AASL23 session was Thursday morning with the Anti-Defamation League. The session was Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy: The Holocaust as a Case Study and presented by Kim Klett. Klett is representing… Read More ›
Poster Sessions at AASL23
As I strolled into the poster sessions, I had a general notion of what caught my interest. My checklist was concise, but I secretly yearned for some unexpected gems. As a college preparatory librarian, my must-see list was: College Readiness:… Read More ›
Idea Lab!
Stepping into the AASL23 Idea Lab was like seeing all the ideas in a librarian brain come to fruition at once. The Central Ballroom practically hummed with “ooooooh, I love that!” vibes. Many librarians shared projects centering on student creativity,… Read More ›
Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth; presented by Ez Rodriguez (they/them/ellx)
Day 1 of #AASL23 started off great! This was my first session of the conference and the presenter did an amazing job of providing data from the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Youth Report (librarian’s LOVE data), explaining current trends… Read More ›
Welcome to AASL23!
Hello AASL National Conference Attendees! I am thrilled to join all of you for this one of a kind event that brings school librarians from all over the country and the world together to learn, connect, share, and grow. Throughout… Read More ›
That’s So Tampa!
Attract Tampa bay is the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s lively outdoor scenery, and peaceful passage of the seas invites all to gather. AASL has rolled out the red carpet just for YOU! Grab those business cards, digital if… Read More ›