The $750 grants for first-time attendees of the conference are sponsored by Bound To Stay Bound Books. Those interested in applying can access the application on the AASL Awards & Grants pages at . The deadline for applications is March 8.

"At Bound To Stay Bound we recognize the value of the professional school librarian in our schools and take pride in being able to offer these grants to help further their knowledge and give them an opportunity to share their experiences with other professionals," said Bob Sibert of Bound To Stay Bound Books.

AASL President Nancy Everhart said, "AASL values Bound To Stay Bound Books’ leadership in offering school librarians the opportunity to attend their first AASL National Conference. I encourage all school librarians that have never been to an AASL National Conference to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. This is a valuable conference catered to school librarians in any stage of their career."

The AASL 15th National Conference & Exhibition, "Turning the Page," is the only national conference dedicated solely to the needs of school librarians and their roles as educational leaders. Already scheduled programming and events for the 2011 conference, include Nicholas Carr, controversial author of "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains;" 12 half- and full-day preconferences; dozens of authors; a symposium for educators of school library students; and exhibits filled with the latest resources and technologies for the school library program. For more information on the conference and to register, visit . Those communicating about the national conference are encouraged to use the official tag, AASL11.

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