Stranger Library Reading Challenge

Elizabeth Libberton

2022-10-19 09:07 AM

To capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix Series Stranger Things during the Halloween season, I created a Stranger Library Reading Challenge.  A fun and festive way to get students involved in reading at the school library. This challenge asks... Read More ›

Upgrading Library Collections: Selecting books students want to read

Leanne Ellis

2022-10-18 09:00 AM

A big part of my job as a School Library Coordinator in New York City is to support schools in revitalizing neglected library spaces. And, more often than not, the biggest task is to update the library collection. Untouched for... Read More ›

Right To Read Act: Join AASL in Thanking Sponsors

Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023

2022-10-17 09:00 AM

Please join AASL and ALA in thanking Senator Jack Reed and Representative Raúl Grijalva for introducing the Right to Read Act (S. 5064 and H.R. 9056) on 10/6/2022! The ALA/AASL goal is to reach 5000 'thank you' signatures and we... Read More ›

Why Stories Matter in a Data-Obsessed World

Karin Greenberg

2022-10-11 09:00 AM

Data Driven We live in a world that is largely data driven. Teenagers, especially, are surrounded by quantifiable things. How many likes did my Instagram post get? What was your grade on the Social Studies test? Did you add another... Read More ›

Hallway Conversations as Book Challenge Repellent, Part 2

Steve Tetreault

2022-10-10 09:00 AM

Previously on "Hallway Conversations as Book Challenge Repellent"... Last month, I shared some topics that school librarians might want to discuss with colleagues, supervisors, administrators, and members of the school community ahead of any book challenges that might come their... Read More ›