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American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
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Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations close Monday, Dec. 15!
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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This month’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates to close out the calendar year—each celebrating the people, partnerships, and advocacy that strengthen our school library community. Watch now and head into the new year informed, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1143187794
AASL IN THE KNOW | December 2025: Year-End Highlights
This month’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates to close out the calendar year—each celebrating the people, partnerships, and advocacy…
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December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Do you have a favorite librarian? Nominate them for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! They could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Logo for the "I Love My Librarian Award 2026" featuring a large red heart with the event's text, sponsored by the American Library Association and the New York Public Library. The URLs ilovelibraries.org and love-my-librarian.com are displayed at the bottom.
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond for their community, thank them for their work by nominating them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Promotional poster for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, offering a $5,000 prize, sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Get inspired! Seven library leaders tell their stories TOMORROW at 2 PM CT. Includes a live Q&A to connect and reflect.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9
Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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10 amazing librarians will win $5,000. Nominate yours for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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This November, as we reflect with gratitude, AASL In the Know shines a light on your accomplishments through AASL Awards & Grants. From honoring early-career innovators to outstanding administrators—there’s an award for every achievement. Your work deserves recognition! ala.org/aasl/awards
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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From empowering student volunteers to leveraging AI—library leaders share their journeys Nov 13 at 2 PM CT. Don’t miss this uplifting webinar!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9
Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Not just another pretty face on Social Media. Celebrate #MediaLitWk by fact checking, critical thinking, and using #AASL resources to promote media literacy throughout your school! #NAMLE https://bit.ly/46PiGdq
Promotional graphic for Media Literacy Week, October 27-31, featuring a laptop displaying a quote "attributed" to Abraham Lincoln, and the logo of the American Association of School Librarians. The background is bright orange with decorative elements.
October 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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AASL is proud to join Reading Is Fundamental to inspire a nation of young readers with #RallytoRead. Join the challenge to read 100 books by March. Extend the reading fun each month with free literacy resources & read-alouds from all-star authors at
RallytoRead.org! #ReadingIsFundamental
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Join us Nov 13 at 2 PM CT for Library Leadership Stories—a 90-min webinar featuring 7 leaders sharing real experiences + takeaways for every library worker.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9
Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Spread librarian love! Nominate an extraordinary librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian
Promotional poster for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Text highlights a $5,000 prize with a website link at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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🌍 Over 99,400 learning sites in 122 countries celebrate #CrayolaCreativityWeek! Join the global fun Jan 26–Feb 1, 2026 with free resources, celeb guests, giveaways & a can't-miss virtual assembly! 🎨🖍️ Sign up: https://bit.ly/4pBKdre #education #creativity
Promotional image for Color Inspires Creativity Week, from January 26 to February 1, 2026. Features logos of Crayola and AASL, promoting a free celebration event with a sign-up button. The background includes colorful, paint-splatter graphics.
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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I Went to the AASL Conference! Now What?!? https://bit.ly/4nAcaO5
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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Thank You, St. Louis! https://bit.ly/4hnhvqf
Speaker at a podium at the AASL National Conference in Saint Louis, October 2025, with a banner displaying the name "Arlene Laverde."
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 3 https://bit.ly/4719aoH
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October 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Throwback to this past weekend when we had a very special visitor at our booth at #AASL25! He even offered to do an author signing. 😉 Thank you for coming by Archie! We loved having you! You were a treat! @aaslala.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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School librarians are media literacy leaders, empowering students to access, analyze, evaluate, create & act with information in all forms. This #MediaLitWk, let’s celebrate the critical thinking skills that help students thrive in a complex digital world. 🌍 https://bit.ly/46PiGdq
Colorful poster for the American Association of School Librarians Media Literacy Week from October 27-31, 2025. It features a stack of books with multimedia devices showing various screens, set against a vibrant, abstract background. The text emphasizes empowering students to thrive in a digital world.
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Let’s celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of knowledge—together. Visit the AASL School Library Event Page and check out our collection of curated resources!
#LGBTQHistoryMonth #LibraryLove #InclusiveLibraries #AASL https://bit.ly/AASL-LGBTQ-History-Month
Close-up of an eye with a rainbow-colored iris, promoting LGBTQ History Month with text 'Celebrate LGBTQ History Month with Your Library!' and the logo of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Celebrate your impact. 📖 Show off your school library pride with 20% off AASL25 merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25
Promotional image featuring two models showcasing AASL conference merchandise. The person on the left wears a red t-shirt that says 'AASL Saint Louis 2025', and the person on the right wears a blue hoodie with the text 'Standing Together AASL 2025'. They are surrounded by a white mug and a red tote bag, also branded with AASL25 logos, with a background advertising a 20% off sale at librarygiftshop.org/aasl, from October 15-19.
October 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Let your library love shine! ✨ Grab 20% off AASL25 & school library swag Oct 15–19. Shop now: librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25
Promotional image featuring two models showcasing AASL conference merchandise. The person on the left wears a red t-shirt that says 'AASL Saint Louis 2025', and the person on the right wears a blue hoodie with the text 'Standing Together AASL 2025'. They are surrounded by a white mug and a red tote bag, also branded with AASL25 logos, with a background advertising a 20% off sale at librarygiftshop.org/aasl, from October 15-19.
October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 2 https://bit.ly/3J5O7s4
October 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 1 https://bit.ly/4okM8ih
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October 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Wow! What an Opening! https://bit.ly/4nWftQA
Steve Hofstetter speaking at a podium with a large banner behind displaying "AASL SAINT LOUIS 2025."
October 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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AASL 2025: A Preview of Programming https://bit.ly/4qcIyZq
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October 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM