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School Library Promotional Events

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Promotional events sponsored by AASL, ALA, ¾«¶«´«Ã½units, and other organizations which provide an opportunity for school librarians to promote the critical role school libraries play in the education landscape.

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AASL’s Best Digital Tools are recognized for fostering qualities of Innovation/Creativity, Active Participation, Collaboration, User-Friendly, Encourages Exploration, and Information/Reference.

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AASL has many opportunities for members of the profession to participate in the work of the association. Your colleagues value the unique perspective you bring to the profession.

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The AASL Forums on ¾«¶«´«Ã½Connect is a space for AASL members to pose questions, share resources, discuss current issues and trends in the profession, and support one another.

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As a member of the American Association of School Librarians, the only national association for school library professionals since 1951, you are a part of a diverse and engaged community of educators transforming teaching and learning.

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School Library Promotional Events

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Banned Websites Awareness Day Calendar Header/Thumbnail
25
Sep
Celebration
Banned Websites Awareness Day

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In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated

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Oct
31
Oct
Celebration
TeenToberâ„¢ from YALSA

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

AASL U.S. Media Literacy Week Image
21
Oct
25
Oct
Celebration
U.S. Media Literacy Week

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week in school libraries.

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01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration
Native American Heritage Month

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in your school library.

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01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration
International Games Month

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Resources to celebrate International Games Month in your school library.

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05
Nov
Celebration
Election Day

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Resources to share information about Election Day with learners in your school library.

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27
Jan
02
Feb
Celebration
Crayola Creativity Week

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Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

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01
Feb
28
Feb
Celebration
Black History Month

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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading
28
Feb
Celebration
Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

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01
Mar
31
Mar
Celebration
Women's History Month

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Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

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16
Mar
Celebration
Freedom of Information Day

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Freedom of Information Day.

School Library Month 40th Anniversary
01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration
School Library Month

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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

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12
Apr
Celebration
D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day.

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23
Apr
24
Apr
Celebration
Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)

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Find Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) resources to share with learners in your school library.

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30
Apr
Celebration
Día from ALSC

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) in your school library.

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01
May
31
May
Celebration
Mental Health Awareness Month

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Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

AASL Jewish American Heritage Month Event Image
01
May
31
May
Celebration
Jewish American Heritage Month

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Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

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01
May
31
May
Celebration
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

LQBTQ Pride Month written in white on a background of rainbow colored bricks
01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration
LGBTQ Pride Month

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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

Books in rainbow colors with the text Rainbow Book Month
01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration
Rainbow Book Month

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Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

Word flags behind a red banner that reads national immigrant heritage month
01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration
National Immigrant Heritage Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration
Audiobook Appreciation Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

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20
Jun
Celebration
World Refugee Day

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

Recent Publications

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Moving the school library profession far beyond traditional collection development, Curate helps to connect learners to resources in more thoughtful, meaningful ways.

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Assessing Learners unpacks a complex and critical area of school library instruction aligned to AASL Standards. Readers will be able to appropriately select or design assessment tools to measure learner understanding and growth.

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This book will help school librarians improve their practice and strengthen their influence within their learning communities, increasing positive perceptions of school libraries through developing a brand in alignment with the AASL Standards.

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Supporting educators at all levels of manga experience, this resource will help school librarians build stronger collections, create learner-centered programming, and incorporate manga into collaborative teaching.