Due to MASL's advocacy, MSBA "Pandemic Recovery & Re-Opening Schools Considerations" now include modifications to library activities to keep kids safe! Before it recommended the elimination of library time/media centers. bit.ly/30wwd99 appx T (p. 97)

Advocacy on the part of school librarians is vital. If you are a school librarian or thinking about becoming one, your first step is to join this organization. From quality PD to current trends, from networking to advocacy, MASL has it covered. MO School Librarians #StrongerTogether

Farmer’s Markets today! #lakestlouis #lakestlouisfarmersmarket #dogsofinstagram #lakestlouisdogs #stcharlesdog @ Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market at The Meadows instagram.com/p/CBYCqzYjYal/…

Farmer’s Markets today! #tgfarmersmarket #stldogmoms #stldogsofinstagram #stldogdads #petfood @ Tower Grove Farmers' Market instagram.com/p/CBYC_l4jwOy/…

Now is a great time to become a member of MASL! Memberships begin July 1 and expire on June 30 of the following year. Learn more about the rates and benefits here: bit.ly/2Ncwnuj.

I am honored to be part of this amazing team. Excited to see what great things happen this year!

New (and freely available) on the AASL Learning Library: "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The School Library and Me in the Global Learning Community"bit.ly/2Nwqich

Funny. That tweet should say Ancestral Pet Food not Victoria Jones. I am at Lake St. Louis Farmer and Artist Market The Meadows. Jeffrey is Tower Grove Park. Come by and say Hi.

Not able to participate in the recent MASL Virtual Book Festival? As a reminder, recordings of these virtual author visits are available on the MASL website! Please note: members only site: bit.ly/2ZghyfM.

We’re in the midst of a teacher crisis. Attrition rate is high and numbers of collegiates entering the field is all time low. How can we get more people into it and keep them? What reasons would you give a college student to be a teacher?

Tater is all dressed up and ready for the 4th of July! He’ll be feasting on #AncestralPetFood and Treats! lakestlouisfarmersmarket TG Farmers' Market #stldogsofinstagram #stldogmoms #stldogdads #lakestlouis… instagram.com/p/CCOJ_S3j5EH/…

WOW did I need thinner books as a middle schooler!!! Do you know young readers who could use books that are THIN YET THICK with complexities? Share this essential list. Honored that my books “Tight” & “What Lane?” are on it 🙏🏾

CONFERENCE UPDATE: The MASL Executive Council and Conference Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person August conference scheduled for August 9-11. Please visit maslonline.org/2020-masl-spri… for more information on requesting a refund or transfer.

MASL's book trailer contest has been extended through July. Encourage your students to submit their entries! More information here: bit.ly/3dLtYBG.

Hey, MASL peeps! Time to think about the school year! What better way to get prepared than to connect with your librarian colleagues in Missouri?!?! FREE to members! Stay tuned for more information! MO School Librarians

In lieu of our canceled Spring and Summer conferences, we're taking some of our sessions & presenters virtual! Find out which sessions will be held online here: maslonline.org/events/masl-20… Note: Free for members to participate. Must be a member.

I’m taking a much needed one month break from all social media. See you all at the end of August. Until then stay safe and well.