For immediate release | July 24, 2019
New book series dives into the Shared Foundations anchoring the AASL Standards
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CHICAGO – A new series of upcoming books from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91´«Ã½ Editions will provide an immersive and dedicated study of the Shared Foundations that anchor the "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries." The six-book series will help school library professionals deepen their understandings of the Shared Foundations, broaden their perspectives, make connections for personal relevance, and innovate and reflect on their practice.
"School librarians have embraced the 'National School Library Standards' with great enthusiasm, and many want specific guidance for standards implementation," said AASL President Mary Keeling. "This series of books, authored by practitioners, offers day-to-day guidance in developing the competencies of each Shared Foundation across K-12 learning situations and in many different contexts. I'm excited that AASL has provided a platform for these authors and school library leaders to guide us in deepening our understanding of how using the standards can transform teaching and learning every day."
The series includes:
- "" by Lori Donovan. Available Fall 2019.
- "" by Julie Stivers. Available Spring 2020.
- "" by Mary Catherine Coleman. Available Fall 2019.
- "" by Len Bryan. Available Spring 2020.
- "" by Sarah Searles. Available Summer 2020.
- "" by Robin Stout. Available Summer 2020.
For additional savings, the . AASL members who take advantage of bundle pricing will save 25 percent off the list price of the individual titles. Books will ship to pre-order purchasers as they become available.
91´«Ã½ Editions | 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman publishes resources used worldwide by tens of thousands of library and information professionals to improve programs, build on best practices, develop leadership, and for personal professional development.
The American Association of School Librarians, , a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.
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Jennifer Habley
Manager, Web Communications
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
jhabley@ala.org312-280-4383
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