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This weekly summary of AASL Knowledge Quest blogs offers school librarians the chance to catch up on the latest posts on the Knowledge Quest website.
Defaultism in Picture Books
Leila Boukarim
2026-02-24 03:27 PM
A few months ago, I was asked by a trade interviewer if I thought it was important for children to read international literature. The question left me speechless for a moment, in the same way I lose my words when I am asked if I'm ever going to start writing "real books", and not just [...]
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Lead the Way: Inside the January/February 2026 Knowledge Quest Issue
Jennifer Sturge
2026-02-23 10:00 AM
The January/February 2026 issue of Knowledge Quest will be hitting your desk any day now, and I truly believe it's one you'll want to savor. This issue centers on the second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries, and it's filled with spectacular articles that show how these [...]
Your School Library: The Heart of your School!
Kristine Konik
2026-02-20 09:07 AM
February might be the shortest month, but for school librarians, it is arguably the most packed. From the "Year of the Horse" to the centennial vibes of Black History Month, your library is the pulse of the school this month. The AASL School Promotions Committee has been hard at work curating some amazing resources for [...]
The Guide School Librarians Keep Within Reach: A Conversation with Maura Madigan
Jessica Thompson
2026-02-19 10:00 AM
School librarians are often expected to be experts in almost everything: instruction, technology, collection development, collaboration, advocacy, and more. Yet few resources acknowledge just how wide-ranging and ever-changing the role truly is. That gap is exactly what inspired The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything, the newest book by Nationally Board-certified librarian and author Maura [...]
Taking it to the Community
2026-02-18 02:01 PM
I work with several community groups on a regular basis in volunteer roles. Last spring, I was asked to present a 20 minute presentation on information literacy, specifically on how to identify misinformation. Part of the reason that I was asked to take on that task was because in our social media groups, there were [...]
The Connection Between Reading and Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
Karin Greenberg
2026-02-11 01:46 PM
In case you missed it, Bad Bunny performed at this year's Super Bowl. As soon as the halftime show started, I felt energy course through me. My TV screen came alive with the celebration of Puerto Rican life. Here were tall grasses showing field workers; casitas in San Juan; bodegas; dancing; a wedding!; Ricky Martin; [...]
From "Lurker" to Leader: Finding Your Home in AASL Service
Dr. April M. Dawkins, 2025-2026 AASL President-Elect
2026-02-10 09:15 AM
Hello, AASL Friends! As I look ahead to the 2026–2027 year, I'm filled with immense gratitude. First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time with AASL. Our organization is member-led, which means we simply couldn't function without you. While our small staff is wonderful, they juggle a lot, and it is [...]
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