It was too quiet in my library last year. Silence…crickets. There were no laughing kids, no one creating something in our makerspace, no one playing games and talking with their friends, and no one checking out books! Because of COVID… Read More ›
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I Am Building It, and They Are Coming! How I’ve Been Using My AASL Inspire Collection Development Grant
The AASL’s Inspire Collection Development Grant I received for the 2017-2018 school year has allowed me to build upon existing collections and services and introduce new activities and programs for George Washington High School. Last school year, I continued a collaboration… Read More ›
Bringing Diverse Literature to Students through the Inspire Special Event Grant
Every school librarian longs to hear a reluctant reader request to check out a book or ask about a specific author. The impact of award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds extended beyond the gymnasium filled with 550 students in grades… Read More ›
AASL Offers Assistance to Schools Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria
AASL offers its support to its colleagues impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. As recovery efforts begin, AASL encourages schools to apply for one of two AASL disaster relief grants: the AASL Beyond Words Grant funded by the Dollar General… Read More ›