Summer of Sequels

Elizabeth Libberton

2023-07-20 09:00 AM

This summer I decided on a new reading plan.  Sequels only.  During the school year I can't read sequels for the simple reason that I can't book-talk them.  I focus my reading on award books, stand alone novels, or first... Read More ›

Building Relationships Matters Now More Than Ever

Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024

2023-07-19 09:00 AM

I am sitting writing this post from a hotel room in Kentucky where I attended the Kentucky Association of School Librarians Summer Refresher on behalf of the AASL Board of Directors where I was able to meet with, learn from,... Read More ›

My Favorite Collaborative Lesson: Celebrating Children's Week

Kelly Hincks

2023-07-12 11:04 AM

It can be challenging at the end of the school year for a teacher to keep students engaged and learning while matching their level of anticipation for summer break.  This past school year a third-grade teacher came to discuss an... Read More ›

GIFs: An Underutilized Ed Tech Tool

Steve Tetreault

2023-07-06 09:00 AM

They're (J/G)reat!  Whether you pronounce it as "jif" (incorrectly, no matter what the creator says), or whether you say "gif" (and thus affirm the validity of English pronunciation), this humble piece of technology is incredibly handy. Unlike video files, GIFs... Read More ›

Hope and Gratitude

Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023

2023-07-03 10:00 AM

As I write this last blog post as President of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) during what has been a challenging year, I want to extend my gratitude to so many people including: AASL Staff AASL Board Members... Read More ›