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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.
5 Easy Poetry Activities for Any Middle School Content Area
Rachel Grover
2026-03-23 03:11 PM
If you're anything like me, you're quickly realizing that National Poetry Month is right around the corner! My middle school teachers have very little time outside of what they are required to teach, so sometimes collaborations can be difficult. However, as I was scrolling the recent We Are Teachers article 35 Inspiring Poetry Games and [...]
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March Book Madness 2026
Karin Greenberg
2026-03-17 01:00 PM
Cover Up Book Covers! I get excited when I see them displayed. Creating my yearly March Book Madness bracket boosts my mid-March blues. Each spring, I do my best to make my literary tournament have the same effect on students. Is there a connection between looking at books in a bracket and what students think? [...]
Celebrate School Library Month This April and Celebrate You!
Jennifer Sturge
2026-03-16 02:10 PM
Celebrate School Library Month This April and Celebrate You! I love April. I love it because the weather (finally) starts to feel like summer is around the corner. Flowers are blooming, and I get my garden ready to plan. Plus, I finally can spend sunny evenings with a great book outside on the deck instead [...]
Spotlight on History: Commemorating America's 250th Birthday
Amy Brownlee
2026-03-12 04:07 PM
This year is the 250th birthday of the United States. That makes it the perfect time to initiate lessons and programs that explore America's history, celebrate our national symbols, and spotlight notable people, places, and events. Washington, D.C. as a centerpiece of learning Last summer, I took part in the White House History Teacher Institute, [...]
Meet the Candidates: Your 2026 AASL Election Guide
Becky Calzada, AASL Immediate Past President
2026-03-10 02:56 PM
The strength of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) comes from the voices and leadership of its members. Each year, election season opens; it is an opportunity for members to help shape the future of AASL by choosing member leaders who will guide the work of our association, advocate for school libraries, and support [...]
Meet the 2026 AASL Candidates for Election – AASL President-elect
American Association of School Librarians
2026-03-09 02:14 PM
It is time for the AASL membership to elect the volunteers who will lead our organization. Candidates will introduce themselves in a series of blogs, and were asked to prepare a statement. Please read through their answers below and be sure to vote when the ballot arrives in your inbox. Statements and/or videos were a [...]
Meet the 2026 AASL Candidates for Election – Director-at-Large
2026-03-05 01:24 PM
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