Check out this quote from the SchoolLibraryJournal review: "Whether these projects, which are well thought out and flexible to schedule and learner needs, are used independently or collaboratively with educators, elementary librarians will benefit from this valuable resource."

NEW: Senator Brian Schatz & 12 Senate colleagues filed a Congressional Resolution on the staggering increases in book bans & challenges across the country. Thank you Sen. Schatz for taking a stand against book bans & censorship and standing with readers! congress.gov/congressional-…

On this #GivingTuesday, honor the past and build the future with a one-time donation to the AASL’s Distinguished Service Award & Scholarship Fund. ala.org/aasl/GivingTue…

Find the latest Knowledge Quest issue on Civic Engagement and electronic versions of issues back through Volume 40 at knowledgequest.aasl.org/archives. #AASLkq

AASL Leadership Travel and FAME knowledgequest.aasl.org/aasl-leadershi…

Super excited to see the curation and creating my team has been doing out in the world. Excellent job @AASL School Library Event Promotion committee! Stacy Brown Karen Abraham @Boss_Librarian Kim "Lovie" Howell Fallon Farokhi The Story Spectator Heather Hornor (she/her) and Natasha Carty!

"...book banning harms students, & their education, the most. Young people rely on school libraries for accurate information & for stories that broaden their understanding... & speak honestly to challenges they face." Ashley Hope Pérez #bannedauthor NPR npr.org/2022/12/14/114…

ATTN FL Residents: Time is almost up to weigh in on state training for educators who select reading materials in your schools! Read about what's at stake for FL students, educators, & families. Remember to submit your comments by Jan 18 (link in article): popular.info/p/dont-say-gay…

Floridians, please see this call to action published by FAME & FASM. Make your voice heard and comment on the proposed rules and training from Florida Department of Education before next week's meeting fldoe.org/policy/state-b… AASL AASL President

Yes! Our Programming team is happy to answer any questions! Happy to help support anyone considering a proposal. #librarytwitter AASL

All school librarians are invited to attend Addressing Challenges in America’s School Libraries, a complimentary webinar series exploring the current state of book challenges across the nation. Register at bit.ly/OIFaasl.

Thank you Senator Jack Reed and Raul M. Grijalva for supporting equitable access to effective school libraries, staffed with certified school librarians and a support staff, and curated resources so that ALL learners are digital literate, ready for the information nuances of today.

"To consider using the library space in HISD campuses as a discipline center rather than as a site for learning and literacy demonstrates a concerning disregard for the education of HISD’s children."

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"I would recommend that school districts rely on school librarians, who are specifically trained experts, to provide insight into materials selection and review." - AASL President Courtney Pentland bit.ly/3KQpCwF

Every student deserves access to a fully-funded school library staffed by certified school librarians. Congress can help get us there. Urge your elected officials to support legislation to ensure school library access for EVERY student: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?…

As school librarians from across the country gather for AASL's Annual Conference #AASL23, we're grateful to elected officials like Suzanne Bonamici & Raul M. Grijalva for standing up for certified school librarians & the communities they serve.

Thank you OverDrive Education for supporting AASL #AASL23, school librarians, and our learners!

Thank you to all of the administrators here at #AASL23 and those back at home who support their school librarians. You support is essential to providing the best for our learners. AASL

Such an honor to present the AASL Crystal Apple Award to Senator Jack Reed in Rhode Island at the Cranston Public Library Thank you Senator Reed from all #AASL members for being a champion for equity of access to school libraries and school librarians for ALL students.