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American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
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AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching & learning.

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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
Person sitting and smiling to the side in front of a presentation screen titled 'BROKEN BOOKS GROW COMMUNITY: How a Book Repair Shop Serves Students and the Library,'
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
Two individuals standing at the "School Librarians United" conference booth, smiling and surrounded by promotional materials, laptops, and informational posters.
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
Close-up of a pink flower with yellow centers in focus, with other similar flowers and green foliage around. In the blurred background, a traditional multi-story building with classic architecture is visible.
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 0 https://bit.ly/4qffYGS
A large igloo-shaped structure made of milk jugs in the center of a school library, surrounded by bookshelves and educational posters.
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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#AASL25 – TOP 5 Conference Tips https://bit.ly/496fhcJ
Collage of people at the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) conference featuring varied activities like presentations, group interactions, and iconic landmarks.
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Counting Down: 10 Things I’m Most Excited About for Conference Week! https://bit.ly/47cR1TS
Cover of the 2nd edition of National School Library Standards by the American Association of School Librarians, featuring graphic representations of gears and a book.
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Rally Support for Readers https://bit.ly/46JskPP
Infographic titled 'Parents' Perceptions of a Library' from the Librarian Institute, highlighting a survey of 1,000+ parents. Key points include 92% trust in librarians to recommend age-appropriate books and materials, and 90% appreciate the freedom to select content they feel comfortable with for their children, represented by icons of books, audiobooks, and games.
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Proud to be a school librarian? 💙 So are we. Celebrate #AASL25 with 20% off library merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl
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 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM