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Applications Open for 2023 AASL Awards
Applications are now open for AASL's 2023 awards and grants. AASL members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or themselves to be lauded for their outstanding talent and dedication to the profession as part of this prestigious awards program. AASL awards and grants recognize excellence and showcase best practices in the school library field in categories that include collaboration, leadership, and innovation.
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School Libraries as No Place for Hate
During the September AASL Town Hall, AASL President Kathy Lester will be joined by Molly Berwanger, Kristin Jager, and Dennis Nelson from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) who will share information about No Place for Hate. No Place for Hate is a holistic, school-wide approach to improving school climate through anti-bias and bullying prevention education. It leverages the wisdom of the entire school community to plan and achieve school climate goals and the customizable program amplifies student voice as learners lead school-wide activities. Join the conversation with AASL leaders and peers and discuss how school librarians can continue to make school libraries a safe place for their learners.
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New Guide Spotlights 24 Picture Books With Ready-To-Go SEL Lessons
Published by AASL and ALA Editions, Maureen Schlosser's book "Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers," spotlights 24 compelling picture books with ready-to-go lesson plans that support social and emotional learning (SEL) through the National School Library Standards. Each chapter focuses on one SEL theme to help learners practice targeted social-emotional skills.
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ALA Accepting Applications for 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders
ALA Hosts 2022 Virtual Volunteer Fair
ALA is hosting a Virtual Volunteer Fair from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central on September 14, 2022. The fair is an opportunity for ALA Members to drop in and speak with committee members and/or staff liaisons from various ALA groups that offer volunteer opportunities and ask more specific questions about a committee or group's work and time commitment. Members should register for the event, but attendance for the full two hours is not required.
Call for 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Program Proposals Now Open
ALA Conference Services is accepting proposals for education programs to be presented at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition taking place in Chicago on June 22-27, 2023. Proposals must be submitted online and the deadline is 12:00 a.m. Eastern on September 16, 2022.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Celebrates Author Ashley Bryan
Twelve time Coretta Scott King Book Award Recipient Ashley Bryan will be honored via Zoom Party on September 15, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central. Hear shared memories from authors and illustrators: Jason Reynolds, Daniel Mintor, Nikki Giovanni, Kwame Alexander, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, and Ashley himself. The one hour video will be followed by a one hour Q&A. Registration is free.
Apply to Become a KQ Blogger
AASL seeks bloggers for its Knowledge Quest website. Responding individuals should demonstrate the ability to write a blog post of 600-900 words on a topic of interest to school library and education professionals on a monthly basis. The Knowledge Quest blogger position is a minimum one-year commitment, and applicants must be a current, personal member of AASL to be considered.
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