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A one-of-a-kind conference, AASL25 will feature daily keynotes, more than 140 concurrent sessions, author panels, poster presentations, more than 100 exhibitors, the best practice IdeaLab, author signings, and endless networking opportunities.

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School Library Promotional Events

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Promotional events sponsored by AASL, 91´«Ã½, 91´«Ã½ units, 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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Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning

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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 91´«Ã½ Connect 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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AASL maintains three member sections that represent a special field of activity within the profession.

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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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colorful splotches with Creative Week in white and Imagination in Action in blue
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Celebration
Crayola Creativity Week

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

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Feb
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Celebration
Black History Month

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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

Graphic promoted the Human Rights Campaign National Day of Reading on February 28, 2025
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Feb
Celebration
National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Trans Stories

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

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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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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
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30
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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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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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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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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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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.

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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
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31
May
Celebration
Jewish American Heritage Month

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

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

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

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

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

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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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30
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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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Jun
Celebration
World Refugee Day

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

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30
Sep
Celebration
Library Card Sign-Up Month

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Find information and resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with learners in your school library.

Colorful banners with the text Hispanic Heritage Month and AASL
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Sep
15
Oct
Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month

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Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Oct
31
Oct
Celebration
LGBTQ History Month

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

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31
Oct
Celebration
TeenToberâ„¢ from YALSA

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

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11
Oct
Celebration
Banned Books Week

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Find Banned Books Week resources to share with learners in your school library.

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Oct
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
Celebration
Indigenous Peoples Day

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Celebration
International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Nov
Celebration
Election Day

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

Recent Publications

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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.

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Ensure that your school library is a place where teens feel seen, heard, and inspired. Growing Teen Engagement is your essential resource for transforming your secondary school library into a thriving, learner-centered community.