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CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended Promising Pages. The program is one of eleven outstanding programs, events, and products nominated by AASL Chapters for their support of the school librarian profession and the learners the profession serves.

“Promising Pages collected books to donate to students in the Charlotte, North Carolina area and they also provided books to the Union County, NC mobile book bus to put books in the hands of learners for their personal libraries. Their efforts align with the AASL Common Belief that reading is the core of personal and academic competency,” said Kathy Lester, AASL President. “Congratulations on their efforts to provide learners equitable access to books.”

“Thank you to NCSLMA members Liz Noland and Brita Mann for submitting nominations for the Bookmarks Kids & Schools and the Promising Pages programs respectively to ensure these organizations get the recognition deserved for the work they do,” said NCLSMA Delegate Jenny Umbarger.

"We are thrilled to have these North Carolina programs recognized by the American Association of School Librarians for their contributions to and support of our schools, school libraries, and most importantly our students,” added Laura Aldridge, NCSLMA delegate.

To be considered for an AASL commendation, programs must align with the principles expressed in the national association's mission and value statements. The full list can be found at .

The  provide a channel of communication between AASL-affiliated school library organizations and the AASL Board of Directors. An AASL Chapter nominates outstanding programs, events, and products for official AASL commendations, which are then reviewed and approved by the AASL Board of Directors for national recognition.

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