This month’s AASL In the Know highlights the Top Five updates shaping school librarianship as the new year begins—from timely research and professional learning opportunities to election news and exemplary programs. Start the year connected, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1152681284

Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations close Monday, Dec. 15!

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

Do you have a favorite librarian? Nominate them for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! They could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond for their community, thank them for their work by nominating them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Get inspired! Seven library leaders tell their stories TOMORROW at 2 PM CT. Includes a live Q&A to connect and reflect. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

10 amazing librarians will win $5,000. Nominate yours for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

This November, as we reflect with gratitude, AASL In the Know shines a light on your accomplishments through AASL Awards & Grants. From honoring early-career innovators to outstanding administrators—there’s an award for every achievement. Your work deserves recognition! ala.org/aasl/awards

From empowering student volunteers to leveraging AI—library leaders share their journeys Nov 13 at 2 PM CT. Don’t miss this uplifting webinar! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

Not just another pretty face on Social Media. Celebrate #MediaLitWk by fact checking, critical thinking, and using #AASL resources to promote media literacy throughout your school! #NAMLE https://bit.ly/46PiGdq

AASL is proud to join Reading Is Fundamental to inspire a nation of young readers with #RallytoRead. Join the challenge to read 100 books by March. Extend the reading fun each month with free literacy resources & read-alouds from all-star authors at RallytoRead.org! #ReadingIsFundamental

Join us Nov 13 at 2 PM CT for Library Leadership Stories—a 90-min webinar featuring 7 leaders sharing real experiences + takeaways for every library worker. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

Spread librarian love! Nominate an extraordinary librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian

🌍 Over 99,400 learning sites in 122 countries celebrate #CrayolaCreativityWeek! Join the global fun Jan 26–Feb 1, 2026 with free resources, celeb guests, giveaways & a can't-miss virtual assembly! 🎨🖍️ Sign up: https://bit.ly/4pBKdre #education #creativity

I Went to the AASL Conference! Now What?!? https://bit.ly/4nAcaO5

Thank You, St. Louis! https://bit.ly/4hnhvqf

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 3 https://bit.ly/4719aoH

Throwback to this past weekend when we had a very special visitor at our booth at #AASL25! He even offered to do an author signing. 😉 Thank you for coming by Archie! We loved having you! You were a treat! @aaslala.bsky.social#AASL25

School librarians are media literacy leaders, empowering students to access, analyze, evaluate, create & act with information in all forms. This #MediaLitWk, let’s celebrate the critical thinking skills that help students thrive in a complex digital world. 🌍 https://bit.ly/46PiGdq

Let’s celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of knowledge—together. Visit the AASL School Library Event Page and check out our collection of curated resources! #LGBTQHistoryMonth #LibraryLove #InclusiveLibraries #AASL https://bit.ly/AASL-LGBTQ-History-Month

Celebrate your impact. 📖 Show off your school library pride with 20% off AASL25 merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25

Let your library love shine! ✨ Grab 20% off AASL25 & school library swag Oct 15–19. Shop now: librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 2 https://bit.ly/3J5O7s4

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 1 https://bit.ly/4okM8ih

Wow! What an Opening! https://bit.ly/4nWftQA

AASL 2025: A Preview of Programming https://bit.ly/4qcIyZq

Dispatches from the Field: AASL 2025, Day 0 https://bit.ly/4qffYGS

#AASL25 – TOP 5 Conference Tips https://bit.ly/496fhcJ

Counting Down: 10 Things I’m Most Excited About for Conference Week! https://bit.ly/47cR1TS

Rally Support for Readers https://bit.ly/46JskPP

Proud to be a school librarian? 💙 So are we. Celebrate #AASL25 with 20% off library merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl

Linda Perkins was recognized at #AASL25 for attending EVERY AASL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, starting with being on the committee for the first one in 1980. You make @kasl.us proud! #TLsky #SchoolLibrary

Archie is a Gnome on the Go at #AASL25! He stopped by IdeaLab to say hello to @slupodcast.bsky.social! Be sure to stop for for some podcast swag! 🎙️

📣Helloooo, out there! Welcome to St. Louis and National Conference. We hope you enjoy the show. #AASL25 #STL #StLouis #SchoolLibrarians

Wear your passion for school libraries loud and proud! 📚 Get 20% off AASL25 gear & more Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl #AASL25

On this Operning Day of #AASL25, we'd like to thank our sponsors! Finally a huge thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, the Pokémon Company International! Thank you for your support! 📕📘

What makes a great library leader? Find out Nov 13 at 2 PM CT! Hear stories from 7 diverse voices, including AASL authors Diana Haneski, Dione Mila & Delandrus Seales. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gUTQx9

Show your school library pride! 🎉 Celebrate #AASL25 with 20% off conference & library-themed merch Oct 15–19 at librarygiftshop.org/aasl

As we countdown to #AASL25, we'd like to thank our sponsors! Next up is our Platinum Sponsor, Follett Content. Thank you for your support! 📕📘 @follettcontent

Developing your conference schedule? Be sure to browse the Authors @ AASL section of the website for descriptions of the Author Panels. Is there an author you're looking forward to seeing on a panel? Let us know in the comments. #AASL25 #AuthorPanel #STL #StLouis

We're ready. All that's left is you. See you soon. #WelcomeToStLouis #AASL25 #STL

November in the School Library: Celebrating Heritage, Curiosity, and Civic Engagement https://bit.ly/3KCrHiB

Only 1️⃣ more day until #AASL25! ❤️ Our number 1️⃣ wish for attendees is safe travels today and tomorrow! We'll see you soon in St. Louis! 👋

As we countdown to #AASL25, we'd like to thank our sponsors! Next up is our Gold Sponsor, Bound to Stay Bound. Thank you for your support! 📕📘 @btsbbooks

Need some fresh ideas to celebrate #TeenTober? Well, we’ve got them here for you! Check out our page for your next TeenTober programming idea! #aasl https://bit.ly/3zx3AMS

The More You Gnome: Your Guide to #AASL25 https://bit.ly/3W3Uu20

Reminder: There is still time to register for #AASL25! Register today at national.aasl.org or on site in St. Louis. See you soon! 👋

Only 2️⃣ days until #AASL25! ❤️ Don't miss 2️⃣ of the special events at conference - the AASL Welcoming Session on Thursday, October 16th at 12:30 PM and the AASL Conference Celebration on Saturday, October 18th at 6:30 PM! ✌️

As we countdown to #AASL25, we'd like to thank our sponsors! Next up are our Silver Sponsors, including Media Source, Sora, Penguin Young Readers, ProQuest, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Thank you for your support! 📕📘

💡 Hispanic Heritage Month may be ending, but Latine stories deserve space year-round. Thank you to librarians building inclusive collections daily. Drop a ❤️ if you found a new favorite book! Explore more: https://bit.ly/47vMbRj #HispanicHeritageMonth #ReflectAndCelebrate #LatineVoices