The Power of Connection in Your School, District, and Beyond
Last school year was difficult for a variety of reasons. On top of national news that made me feel...
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“Yes, You Can!” Why I’m Not Special, But You Are
Semi-Charmed Kinda Life I have truly lived a luck-filled life. The circumstances of my start in...
Read MoreBudget-Friendly Programming for High School Librarians
High school librarians have their work cut out for them when it comes to programming; they need to come up with creative and engaging ideas that will keep students interested and coming back for more, and when dealing with...
Read MoreInvite: AASL Annual Membership Meeting on May 10th
From AASL’s collaborative work with ALA and AASL partners to new AASL publications to AASL Committee, Section, and Chapter Assembly work to AASL Leadership State Chapter visits to preparing for the 2023 AASL National Conference...
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Right To Read Act: Join AASL in Thanking Sponsors
Please join AASL and ALA in thanking Senator Jack Reed and Representative Raúl Grijalva for...
Read MoreDifferent types of SEL Activities to Build School Library Culture
School libraries are often a refuge for learners who feel overwhelmed, need a safe space, or just want somewhere to go. At the start of the school year many are feeling stress and anxiety about the unknown of what the school...
Read MoreSchool Library Month: How Will You Celebrate?
April is one of my favorite months of the year because April is School Library Month. While school librarians advocate for school libraries 12 months a year, April is a special month of celebration, advocacy, and reflection. I...
Read MoreMy #AASL21 Conference Experience
If you have ever been to an AASL National Conference, you know it can be a remarkable event. It is difficult to put into words just how impressive this conference can be for our professional growth. There are author visits,...
Read MoreLibrarians, Let’s Confer about Who We Are
This short volume of a post stands between bookends: #AASL21, which just occurred last week, and the upcoming #VAASL conference, which takes place next week. The word “confer” has been around for over five hundred years; its...
Read MoreGrateful for My Professional Organizations
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...
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