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As the 40th Anniversary of School Library Month winds down, we want to say thank you for joining us in our celebration of school librarians and school libraries! We are school librarians. We are standing together. #AASLslm www.ala.org/aasl/slm
Poster celebrating the 40th anniversary of School Library Month, featuring text 'We are school librarians. We are standing together.' and the AASL logo, set against a blue background with doodles of books and library-related icons.
May 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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School libraries and school librarians help learners Think, Create, Share, and Grow. We thank our AASL Chapters for supporting them in turn. #AASLslm www.ala.org/aasl/slm
Promotional image for School Library Month, celebrating 40 years. Features a quote by Ashleigh Rose, Chair of the DC Library Association - School Library Section, highlighting the dynamic and essential role of school libraries. Includes the logos of the American Association of School Librarians and the DC Library Association.
May 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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"School libraries can connect you to authors who may be on the other side of the world but can still teach you facts and ideas through their books." #AASLslm www.ala.org/aasl/slm
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring a quote about the impact of authors and books, with a stack of books in the foreground. Includes logo for AASL and celebrating 40 years of the event.
May 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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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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AASL Chapters are at the heart of our school library community! 💙 This School Library Month, we honor their efforts to support school librarians and students across the country. www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Promotional graphic for School Library Month featuring a quote 'School libraries are the heart of it all!' by Gayle Schmuhl, President of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association. Includes logos for OELMA and AASL, celebrating 40 years of school library month.
April 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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According to NASBE, media literacy has 3 parts: safety/civility, info analysis, & civic voice. School librarians are experts in teaching ALL of them! Let's get media literate! 💡 #MediaLiteracySkills #StudentEmpowerment #AASLslm
Infographic titled 'Did You Know' highlighting the importance of media literacy for students, as defined by the National Association of School Boards. Includes statistics and a logo celebrating 40 years of School Library Month.
April 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This #AASLslm, get to know the #AASLstandards Common Beliefs, which advocate for student success and highlight the crucial role of an effective school library within the learning environment. standards.aasl.org
Promotional image for National School Library Month, featuring the message: 'Information technologies must be appropriately integrated and equitably available.' The background includes various educational and technology-related icons. Logo for AASL SLM present, celebrating 40 years.
April 30, 2025 at 2:32 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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"When I was in elementary school I went outside of my comfort zone and signed up to be a part of the library advisory board. It built up my confidence and shaped how I view participation in school." #AASLslm www.ala.org/aasl/slm
Graphic for School Library Month celebrating 40 years, featuring a quote about the impact of joining an advisory board in elementary school on a student's school participation, with an image of a person reaching for a book on a library shelf.
April 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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School librarians ignite a passion for reading and lifelong learning, and AASL Chapters provide the support needed to make it possible. This School Library Month, we celebrate their dedication to literacy and student success. www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Graphic celebrating 40 years of School Library Month with a quote about the power of reading by Kristy Barker, President of LASL. The quote emphasizes reading's role in creating lasting connections and shared journeys. Featured are the logos of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and the American Association of School Librarians.
April 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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How do school librarians prepare learners to be ready for college, career, and life? School librarians teach their students to GROW. standards.aasl.org #AASLslm #AASLstandards
Promotional image for School Library Month featuring 'GROW: School librarians and school libraries empower learners to pursue personal and aesthetic growth.' Includes the American Association of School Librarians and American Library Association logos, celebrating 40 years of the event.
April 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Happy School Library Month! AASL Chapters play a key role in empowering school librarians. Let’s show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work! 🎉💡 www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Graphic promoting School Library Month, featuring a quote by Ayn Reyes Frazee about the impact of school libraries. Includes logos for the Oregon Association of School Libraries and AASL, celebrating 40 years.
April 28, 2025 at 4:54 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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18 states are prioritizing media literacy! School librarians are your go-to experts for teaching students how to navigate and analyze information responsibly. Let's get informed! 💡 #LibrariansLead #MediaLiteracyEducation #StudentSuccess #aaslslm
Infographic stating that 18 states have curriculum or state standards requiring media literacy learning. Quote about librarians' expertise in media literacy from the American Association of School Librarians. Celebrates 40 years of School Library Month.
April 27, 2025 at 6:48 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 libraries are important because it’s important to read books. My favorite part about my library are the book fairs!" #AASLslm www.ala.org/aasl/slm
Promotional graphic celebrating 40 years of School Library Month, featuring a quote about loving book fairs. The image shows a child resting their chin on their hands, appearing thoughtful while looking at books. The American Association of School Librarians logo is visible.
April 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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"Students are getting so much information, and they have to be able to discern what is reliable, what is going to inform their learning. School librarians are taking that opportunity...it's very necessary for our students to be successful." #AASLslm
Supporting District Goals and Building Capacity – Sean Doherty
District superintendent Sean Doherty (Clayton, MO) reflects on how school librarians support district goals and build the capacity of classroom educators by ...
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April 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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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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How do school librarians prepare learners to be ready for college, career, and life? School librarians teach their students to ENGAGE. standards.aasl.org #AASLslm #AASLstandards
Promotional graphic for School Library Month, celebrating 40 years with the theme ENGAGE. The image includes the text: 'School libraries empower learners to demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a connected world.' Includes the AASL logo.
April 26, 2025 at 5:05 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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Help us celebrate School Library Month with AASL Chapters and the incredible school librarians in their states and regions! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Graphic celebrating School Library Month, featuring a quote from Meggan Ford, President of the Georgia Library Media Association. The quote discusses the integral role of school libraries in education and community culture. Logos for AASL and School Library Month, marking 40 years.
April 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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“Our true priorities are trying to engage our students to be curious learners. It’s one simple sentence we strive for, so it’s creating engaging, innovative lessons and of course, our librarian is at the epicenter of that work.” #AASLslm
Administrators on Innovation
District superintendents and school principals reflect on the many ways school librarians inspire curiosity in learners and help to develop and sustain an in...
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April 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM