American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

AASL IN THE KNOW | February 2026: Celebrating Legacy and Looking Ahead February’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates every school librarian needs to know. Join us as AASL celebrates 75 years as a division of ALA…

This month’s AASL In the Know highlights milestone celebrations, recorded conference sessions, new partnerships, and key planning reminders for Chapters and School Library Month. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1162220724

AASL IN THE KNOW | January 2026: New Year Highlights Kick off the new year with January’s AASL In the Know, featuring the Top Five updates shaping school librarianship right now. Explore new international research…

This month’s AASL In the Know highlights the Top Five updates shaping school librarianship as the new year begins—from timely research and professional learning opportunities to election news and exemplary programs. Start the year connected, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1152681284

Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations close Monday, Dec. 15!

AASL IN THE KNOW | December 2025: Year-End Highlights This month’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates to close out the calendar year—each celebrating the people, partnerships, and advocacy…

This month’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates to close out the calendar year—each celebrating the people, partnerships, and advocacy that strengthen our school library community. Watch now and head into the new year informed, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1143187794

Logo for the "I Love My Librarian Award 2026" featuring a large red heart with the event's text, sponsored by the American Library Association and the New York Public Library. The URLs ilovelibraries.org and love-my-librarian.com are displayed at the bottom.

Do you have a favorite librarian? Nominate them for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! They could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Promotional poster for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, offering a $5,000 prize, sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond for their community, thank them for their work by nominating them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.

Get inspired! Seven library leaders tell their stories TOMORROW at 2 PM CT. Includes a live Q&A to connect and reflect.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

10 amazing librarians will win $5,000. Nominate yours for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

This November, as we reflect with gratitude, AASL In the Know shines a light on your accomplishments through AASL Awards & Grants. From honoring early-career innovators to outstanding administrators—there’s an award for every achievement. Your work deserves recognition! ala.org/aasl/awards

Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.

From empowering student volunteers to leveraging AI—library leaders share their journeys Nov 13 at 2 PM CT. Don’t miss this uplifting webinar!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

Promotional graphic for Media Literacy Week, October 27-31, featuring a laptop displaying a quote "attributed" to Abraham Lincoln, and the logo of the American Association of School Librarians. The background is bright orange with decorative elements.

Not just another pretty face on Social Media. Celebrate #MediaLitWk by fact checking, critical thinking, and using #AASL resources to promote media literacy throughout your school! #NAMLE https://bit.ly/46PiGdq

AASL is proud to join Reading Is Fundamental to inspire a nation of young readers with #RallytoRead. Join the challenge to read 100 books by March. Extend the reading fun each month with free literacy resources & read-alouds from all-star authors at
RallytoRead.org! #ReadingIsFundamental

Promotional graphic for "Edi and Neal's Book Club" in November 2025, featuring six books related to library leadership and education, with ALA Editions-Schuman logos and colorful illustrations, including a fictional character named Lucas Maxwell and a whimsical giraffe.

Join us Nov 13 at 2 PM CT for Library Leadership Stories—a 90-min webinar featuring 7 leaders sharing real experiences + takeaways for every library worker.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

Promotional poster for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Text highlights a $5,000 prize with a website link at the bottom.

Spread librarian love! Nominate an extraordinary librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian

Promotional image for Color Inspires Creativity Week, from January 26 to February 1, 2026. Features logos of Crayola and AASL, promoting a free celebration event with a sign-up button. The background includes colorful, paint-splatter graphics.

🌍 Over 99,400 learning sites in 122 countries celebrate #CrayolaCreativityWeek! Join the global fun Jan 26–Feb 1, 2026 with free resources, celeb guests, giveaways & a can't-miss virtual assembly! 🎨🖍️ Sign up: https://bit.ly/4pBKdre #education #creativity

Three people smiling in an indoor setting.

I Went to the AASL Conference! Now What?!? https://bit.ly/4nAcaO5

Speaker at a podium at the AASL National Conference in Saint Louis, October 2025, with a banner displaying the name "Arlene Laverde."

Thank You, St. Louis! https://bit.ly/4hnhvqf

Person sitting and smiling to the side in front of a presentation screen titled 'BROKEN BOOKS GROW COMMUNITY: How a Book Repair Shop Serves Students and the Library,'

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 3 https://bit.ly/4719aoH

Throwback to this past weekend when we had a very special visitor at our booth at #AASL25! He even offered to do an author signing. 😉 Thank you for coming by Archie! We loved having you! You were a treat! @aaslala.bsky.social

Colorful poster for the American Association of School Librarians Media Literacy Week from October 27-31, 2025. It features a stack of books with multimedia devices showing various screens, set against a vibrant, abstract background. The text emphasizes empowering students to thrive in a digital world.

School librarians are media literacy leaders, empowering students to access, analyze, evaluate, create & act with information in all forms. This #MediaLitWk, let’s celebrate the critical thinking skills that help students thrive in a complex digital world. 🌍 https://bit.ly/46PiGdq

Close-up of an eye with a rainbow-colored iris, promoting LGBTQ History Month with text 'Celebrate LGBTQ History Month with Your Library!' and the logo of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

Let’s celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of knowledge—together. Visit the AASL School Library Event Page and check out our collection of curated resources!
#LGBTQHistoryMonth #LibraryLove #InclusiveLibraries #AASL https://bit.ly/AASL-LGBTQ-History-Month

Promotional image featuring two models showcasing AASL conference merchandise. The person on the left wears a red t-shirt that says 'AASL Saint Louis 2025', and the person on the right wears a blue hoodie with the text 'Standing Together AASL 2025'. They are surrounded by a white mug and a red tote bag, also branded with AASL25 logos, with a background advertising a 20% off sale at librarygiftshop.org/aasl, from October 15-19.

Celebrate your impact. 📖 Show off your school library pride with 20% off AASL25 merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25

Promotional image featuring two models showcasing AASL conference merchandise. The person on the left wears a red t-shirt that says 'AASL Saint Louis 2025', and the person on the right wears a blue hoodie with the text 'Standing Together AASL 2025'. They are surrounded by a white mug and a red tote bag, also branded with AASL25 logos, with a background advertising a 20% off sale at librarygiftshop.org/aasl, from October 15-19.

Let your library love shine! ✨ Grab 20% off AASL25 & school library swag Oct 15–19. Shop now: librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 2 https://bit.ly/3J5O7s4

Two individuals standing at the "School Librarians United" conference booth, smiling and surrounded by promotional materials, laptops, and informational posters.

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 1 https://bit.ly/4okM8ih

Steve Hofstetter speaking at a podium with a large banner behind displaying "AASL SAINT LOUIS 2025."

Wow! What an Opening! https://bit.ly/4nWftQA

Close-up of a pink flower with yellow centers in focus, with other similar flowers and green foliage around. In the blurred background, a traditional multi-story building with classic architecture is visible.

AASL 2025: A Preview of Programming https://bit.ly/4qcIyZq

A large igloo-shaped structure made of milk jugs in the center of a school library, surrounded by bookshelves and educational posters.

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 0 https://bit.ly/4qffYGS

Collage of people at the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) conference featuring varied activities like presentations, group interactions, and iconic landmarks.

#AASL25 – TOP 5 Conference Tips https://bit.ly/496fhcJ

Cover of the 2nd edition of National School Library Standards by the American Association of School Librarians, featuring graphic representations of gears and a book.

Counting Down: 10 Things I’m Most Excited About for Conference Week! https://bit.ly/47cR1TS