Building Relationships is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024

2023-09-14 09:00 AM

One piece of advice that I give to my school library graduate students and anyone who is taking on a new school librarian role is that in our profession, we need to remember that it is a marathon, not a... Read More ›

The Impact of Student Art and Writing Showcases in Your High School Library on Creativity and Talent

Jessica Fitzpatrick

2023-09-11 09:09 AM

First and foremost, why should we consider allocating space and time in our school libraries to student art and writing exhibits? There are several compelling reasons, including the desire to recognize student brilliance, develop a creative environment, and increase library... Read More ›

Two Thumbs up for Thursday at AASL23

Paige Battle & Amanda Jones, National Conference Chairs

2023-09-05 09:00 AM

It's no secret that as veteran AASL Nation Conference attendees turned co-chairs that we try to live our best lives and take in every opportunity available when attending an AASL National Conference. This year is no different and we are... Read More ›

Using A Book Talk Checklist

Elizabeth Libberton

2023-09-01 09:00 AM

Keeping track of what books I talked about to which classes all throughout the semester or year can be a big task.  How many times has a student come back to ask, "what was that book you told me about... Read More ›

Push Back Siloed Culture And Help Students' Social Skills

Steve Tetreault

2023-08-28 09:00 AM

A New Cultural Environment My friend Mike and I were discussing our nephews' social skills – or rather, their absence. Mike shared that when his nephew sat down at a table with another kid his age, the two of them... Read More ›