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Thank you Connecticut for proclaiming April as #SchoolLibraryMonth! #AASLslm
A person holding a blue pamphlet labeled "State of Connecticut" alongside a framed proclamation from Governor Ned Lamont declaring School Library Month, with a logo celebrating the 40th anniversary of the American Association of School Librarians School Library Month at the bottom.
April 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Thanks to Minh Lê for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “Every school and every student deserves to have a library because it can be anything you want it to be…and everything you need it to be.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring Minh Lê, smiling, with a quote about the value of libraries. The image includes book cover graphics and the American Association of School Librarians' logo celebrating 40 years.
April 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Thanks to Tracey Baptiste for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “The great thing about libraries is that every time you use one, you're guaranteed to come out smarter. What other place gives you a guarantee like that?” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Image featuring author Tracey Baptiste with a quote about the value of libraries. Below the quote are images of her books. The banner at the bottom highlights 'School Library Month' celebrating 40 years, organized by AASL.
April 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Thanks to Ken Cadow for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! "I’ve witnessed so many librarians make a perfect match between readers and books. Thank you, librarians, for opening minds, building empathy, and creating escapes in the recesses of the shelves!” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Promotional image for the 40th anniversary of the School Library Month, featuring a quote by Kenneth M. Cadow about the impact of librarians and a celebratory badge marking the anniversary. The background shows stacks of books with the text in blue and red overlay.
April 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Thanks to Laura Gao for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! As a child of working-class immigrants, Laura found a second home in her school library. There, she expanded her knowledge and her world - larger than she ever imagined. www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Laura Gao beside a quote about the impact of school libraries on their life, with text celebrating 40 years of School Library Month and the American Association of School Librarians logo.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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📢 Happening TODAY! 📢Celebrate #SchoolLibraryMonth with Daniel Nayeri, Chris Baron, Elizabeth Uhrig, Reem Faruqi, and Cathy Carr! 🎉📚 Join us for an exciting discussion on storytelling, creativity, and the power of school libraries! 🔗 Join here: bit.ly/3XBaV6Y #AASLslm
Promotional graphic for Middle Grade Authors for School Library Month featuring book covers and photos of authors Daniel Nayeri, Betsy Uhrig, Reem Faruqi, Cathy Carr, and Chris Baron, with details of a celebratory event on April 28.
April 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Thanks to Caron Levis for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “Books and readers don’t find each other on their own. School librarians know the books and they know their young readers, and that is how the right books reach kids at the right times.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring Caron Levis holding a book and a stuffed animal. Includes a quote about the importance of young readers choosing books.
April 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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School librarians make a difference every day! 💙 And AASL Chapters help amplify their impact. This School Library Month, let’s recognize the incredible work they do! 📖✨ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm #SchoolLibraryMonth
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring a quote by Mahon Landis, Chair of the Washington Library Association School Library Division, celebrating librarians and creativity. Includes logos for AASL and the 40th anniversary of School Library Month.
April 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Thanks to Mariana Llanos for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us!
“In a world that becomes more chaotic by the minute, libraries offer two of the most powerful tools humans can have: imagination & information.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Mariana Llanos holding with her book titled "Night Creatures" and smiling, with text celebrating School Library Month and quoting the individual on the importance of libraries.
April 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Thanks to Torrey Maldonado for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us!
“Libraries are vaults of wealth, with stories as keys unlocking doors within us and beyond us, enriching us with needed things and universal currency.”
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Promotional image for School Library Month featuring author Torrey Maldonado, with a quote about the value of libraries. Displayed next to him are three of his books. The image also includes the AASL logo celebrating 40 years of School Library Month.
April 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Thank you to Graci Kim for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! "School libraries are where young minds discover that the most powerful stories aren't the ones written for them, but the ones they'll choose to write themselves." www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Graci Kim is featured next to a quote that reads: "School libraries are where young minds discover that the most powerful stories aren't the ones written for them, but the ones they'll choose to write themselves." Below her is the cover of her book Dreamslinger. The image celebrates School Library Month and the 40th anniversary of the AASL (American Association of School Librarians).
April 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Thanks to Natasha Tripplett for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “Libraries have always been my safe space...I credit my imagination to libraries. They supplied me with a life full of endless possibilities.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
This image celebrates School Library Month and features a quote from Natasha Triplett about the impact of libraries on her childhood. It includes a photo of Natasha Triplett, two book covers, and a banner marking the 40th anniversary of School Library Month.
April 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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📢 Happening TODAY! 📢 Celebrate #SchoolLibraryMonth with Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, Vicky Fang, and Varsha Bajaj! 🎉📚 Join us for an engaging discussion on storytelling and creativity. 🔗 Join here: bit.ly/3DLQrBV #AASLslm
Promotional poster for Elementary School Authors celebrating Library Month, featuring Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, and Vicky Fang. Includes images of the authors alongside their respective books. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 10 A.M. Central, marking the 40th anniversary of the celebration.
April 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Better Together! School librarians and AASL Chapters work hand in hand to foster literacy, curiosity, and critical thinking—preparing students for future success. This School Library Month, we celebrate their essential role in education! ✨ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #SchoolLibraryMonth #AASLslm
A text quote by Matt King, President of MASL, highlighting the vital role of school librarians in enhancing student learning. Includes the MASL, AASL and SLM logos.
April 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Join us TOMORROW at 10 a.m. CT for Elementary Authors for #SchoolLibraryMonth! Authors Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, Vicky Fang & Varsha Bajaj will discuss their work, creativity, and the impact of school libraries. #AASLslm bit.ly/4jDJoKJ
Graphic for Elementary Authors panel featuring Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, Vicky Fang, and Varsha Bajaj with book covers. Part of School Library Month. Event is Wed. April 23 at 10 A.M. Central. #SchoolLibraryMonth #AASLslm
April 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Thanks to Adib Khorram for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! "Now more than ever, students need access not only to information and ideas, but to imagination...and where better to find that than in a school library?" www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Adib Khorram beside a quote about the importance of libraries for access to information and imagination, with a display of book covers and a logo for AASL School Library Month, celebrating 40 years.
April 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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School librarians play a vital role in student success—fostering literacy, teaching research skills, supporting digital citizenship, and encouraging lifelong learning. With AASL Chapters’ support, they empower the next generation. ✨ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #SchoolLibraryMonth
Image featuring a quote about the importance of school libraries in introducing and preparing students for a bigger world. The quote is attributed to Jen Hossack, Co-Chair of the Montana Library Association, School Library Division. The image also displays logos for the American Association of School Librarians and Montana Library Association.
April 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Thanks to Byron Graves for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “A library is a gateway to an infinite set of doors, leading to worlds near and far, with enriching, exciting journeys of empathy and understanding.” www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring Byron Graves with a quote about the impact of libraries. Includes the American Association of School Librarians' SLM logo celebrating 40 years.
April 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Thanks to Nidhi Chanani for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “I had a troubled home life and books were my safe space. At recess, lunch and after school I was in the library. It's no exaggeration to say that the school library saved my life.” buff.ly/tjuHmvl #AASLslm
Promotional graphic for School Library Month featuring author Nidhi Chanani with a quote about the importance of libraries. The image displays two of Chanani's books.
April 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Join us April 28 at 11:00 a.m. CT for Middle Grade Authors for #SchoolLibraryMonth - a panel with Daniel Nayeri, Chris Baron, Elizabeth Uhrig, Reem Faruqi & Cathy Carr! Don’t miss this talk on books, creativity & the power of school libraries. #AASLslm bit.ly/4lHWWH1
A promotional poster for a middle grade author panel celebrating School Library Month. Featured authors include Daniel Nayeri, Betsy Uhrig, Reem Faruqi, Cathy Carr, and Chris Baron, with images of their book covers. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Central. The bottom banner includes the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) logo and a ribbon that says "Celebrating 40 Years."
April 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join us April 23 at 10:00 a.m. CT for Elementary Authors for #SchoolLibraryMonth - a panel with Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, Vicky Fang & Varsha Bajaj! Hear about their work, process & how libraries support literacy. #AASLslm bit.ly/4jDJoKJ
Promotional poster for a virtual author panel celebrating School Library Month. It features five elementary authors: Sandra Nickel, Mae Respicio, Saadia Faruqi, Vicky Fang, and Varsha Bajaj, along with images of their book covers. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Central. The bottom banner includes the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) logo and a note that it is celebrating 40 years of School Library Month.
April 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Thanks to Christina Soontornvat for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “I grew up in a small town, far from big city bookstores, and my school library was my everything: my university, my airport, my time machine, my portal into whole other worlds.” buff.ly/tjuHmvl #AASLslm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring author Christina Soontornvat. Includes a quote about the significance of libraries in their life, and images of their book covers around the portrait.
April 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Thank you to Isaac Blum for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “School librarians are special people, connecting young people with the combination of safety and magic you can find only in books.” buff.ly/tjuHmvl #AASLslm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring author Isaac Blum. Includes a quote about libraries' impact on their life, a photo of Isaac Blum, and covers of their books 'The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen' and 'The Unforgettable Logan Foster.'
April 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Thank you to Saadia Faruqi for celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth with us! “The only place I felt safe and comfortable was my school library, where I could surround myself with stories and pretend to be somebody else.” buff.ly/tjuHmvl #AASLslm
Saadia Faruqi pictured with quote about her struggles with father’s mental illness and finding comfort in school libraries. Includes a promotional logo for the American Association of School Librarians celebrating 40 years, and her book titled "The Strongest Heart.”.
April 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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April is all about school libraries! 📖💙 AASL Chapters make an impact in every state and region—let’s celebrate their commitment to school librarians! buff.ly/Td2reat #SchoolLibraryMonth #AASLslm
Quote by Jacob P. Roskovensky, President of the Association of Illinois School Library Educators, expressing the importance of librarians in Illinois schools, in celebration of the 40th School Library Month. The logo of the American Association of School Librarians is visible.
April 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM