I had the opportunity to attend the Teachers Who Write Conference yesterday at Willowell with the Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone. It was an incredible experience!

Attending Library Legislative Day at the Vermont State House tomorrow for the first time. Any advice for meeting with legislators? #skybrarian #schoollibrarian #NationalLibraryWeek

I still want better for us but it's a start. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Take time to discover what brings you joy at your library: browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace. Be sure to visit your library or ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library all week long!

Heading to the Vermont State House on Tuesday to advocate for school libraries as part of Library Legislative Day. I’ll meeting with representatives from the town where I teach. What would you focus on? Any suggestions are welcome!

In 1969, Carrie Coleman Robinson, a Black school librarian in Alabama, brought a landmark case to the U.S. District Court against the state's Department of Education—one that reveals much about the Jim Crow South and librarianship in the civil rights era. #ALA150 Read more: https://bit.ly/4tPI0db

School libraries are the heart of learning 💙 a place where every student belongs, every question is welcome, and every story matters. Celebrate your school librarian this April! #SchoolLibraryMonth - Amanda Kordeliski, AASL President #AASLslm #AASL

From The New York Times: ALA and AFSCME prevail in federal lawsuit, protecting federal agency responsible for library funding: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/arts/library-agency-trump-settlement.html Tell your Senators to #FundLibraries in next year's budget: ala.org/showup

It’s that time of year where I am randomly awake at 4am on the daily. 🫩

April 30 is Poem in Your Pocket Day! poets.org/national-poe...

AASL IN THE KNOW | April 2026: This month’s AASL In the Know highlights professional learning opportunities, award recognitions, partnership initiatives, and ways to celebrate and advocate during School Library Month. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1181991089

Had a great time at Teen Lit Mob today! It was wonderful to bring my students to listen to and learn from authors and bring home free books!

MORE NEWS: ALA & our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social have prevailed in our lawsuit to preserve the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)! Our binding settlement agreement with the Dept. of Justice protects the agency and its congressionally mandated work. More: www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

ALA election results are in! Congratulations to 2026-2027 President-Elect Tamika Barnes and to all of our newly elected leaders. Thank you to all the great candidates who stood for election this year and all the members who voted. Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/48y7RxM

NEWS: The Trump Administration has DROPPED its appeal of an earlier federal court ruling that reinstated the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)! This is an enormous win for libraries nationwide. Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2026/04... #FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

Help Canadian School Libraries is seeking to find out more about the state of school libraries and their budgets in Canada. Read more and participate here: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/canadian-sch... #TLSky

Check out these AASL Election results. Congrats to Barbara Johnson and to everyone who took a chance and ran to serve our profession. Fellow elected members, I am honored to this work alongside you. AASL Director-at-Large, Chapters, Shannon Gile www.ala.org/news/2026/04...

Excited for our Spring Conference today!! I always appreciate gathering and learning with my fellow school librarians. 💕

This is a verified GoFundMe for librarian Luanne James from the Rutherford County Library Alliance. gofund.me/f7704eb98 Read what happened to this hero: www.newschannel5.com/news/rutherf...

“The people who proclaim they are protecting the children are still setting horrible examples of how to behave…” @la-cac.org theamericanleader.org/leader/amand...

Authors & publishers posting abt illustrated books: pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are helping to boost them, but also shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

My February reads #readinglife

Mr. President — warmest greetings from the entire UNITED24 team, our ambassadors, and donors around the world. May this birthday bring you closer to fulfilling all your dreams, and fill your days with joy, strength, and inspiration.

I am running for AASL Office! Consider voting for me to represent Chapters on the AASL Board of Directors!

It would be so awesome if we could get this to pass. I set postcards to my representatives. Consider sending them to yours as well!

Public library visitor numbers return to pre-COVID levels as cost-of-living crisis bites

My #goodreadsyearinbooks

ALA provides more than $300,000 annually for study in a master's degree in library and information science. ALA scholarships cover an array of focuses and groups, from children’s and youth librarianship to government documents and support staff. Apply by March 1! https://bit.ly/4s8U2hy

Someone I’ve known since grade school is facing a tough cancer battle, and her family is carrying a heavy load. I taught her eldest daughter. Our community can make a real difference for them right now. If you are able to donate $5, or even just share, it would mean so much. gofund.me/9166842e0

They want to regulate what you and your family are allowed to read - www.bookbanpetition.us

Stayed up late last night to finish my book. What a great way to start break! This is my first Lynn Painter book and I am hooked! #amreading #YAlit

My ❤️ is full. This year stretched me: librarian, author, activist, mom, wife, friend. I traveled, spoke up for libraries, and helped build one in Kenya. My book earned out, got optioned, and I am in a documentary. I fought hard, won some battles, and learned a lot. I’m grateful. Here’s to ‘26.

The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...

6 Ways Libraries Made Our Lives Better in 2025| www.libbylife.com/blog/6-ways-...

From our local @sevendaysvt.bsky.social www.sevendaysvt.com/theme-issue/...

Every single reputable medical group in the U.S. believes that children should have gender affirming care. Doctors know that gender affirming care for minors is lifesaving care. Social transition & puberty blockers are lifesaving. If you don’t think this is true you’ve fallen for disinformation.

Proud to announce that #Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship has joined the American Library Association! We are standing together for #libraries, readers, and the #freadom to read. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social

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Vote for The Librarians! 📚💙

A list of Roberts used in a research paper or Bobliography

ALA is disappointed and concerned with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lower court ruling in Little v. Llano County stand. This decision will significantly restrict the freedom to read in public libraries across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Our statement: https://bit.ly/48HOSAl

From the New York Times: IMLS has reinstated all federal grants to libraries following a federal court ruling. More: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a... But we can't stop making noise for libraries. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in FY26: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

New: ALA and @aaslala.bsky.social welcome the reintroduction of the Right to Read Act by @reed.senate.gov and Rep. Adelita Grijalva! This legislation would help ensure that all students have access to a school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. More: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

We are OVERJOYED to announce that award-winning librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host @mychal3ts.bsky.social will serve as our 2026 National Library Week honorary chair! #NationalLibraryWeek will be held April 19-25 with the theme "Find Your Joy." Read our full announcement: https://bit.ly/4rDSagx

The 2026 finalists for the William C. Morris Award and Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award have been announced! Morris Award: https://bit.ly/4iGbxBn Excellence in Nonfiction Award: https://bit.ly/4oyoZIX YALSA will name the 2026 winners during the ALA Youth Media Awards on Jan. 26.

You just died, and the sixth picture on your phone gallery is what killed you.

This month’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates to close out the calendar year—each celebrating the people, partnerships, and advocacy that strengthen our school library community. Watch now and head into the new year informed, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1143187794

NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month. This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory! Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...