Sylvia Knight Norton

AASL Executive Director

[Kathy Lester @LibraryL]

Such an honor to present the @aasl Crystal Apple Award to @SenJackReed in Rhode Island at the @CranstonLibrary Thank you Senator Reed from all #AASL members for being a champion for equity of access to school libraries and school librarians for ALL students.

[Kathy Lester @LibraryL]

Thank you @OverDriveEd for supporting @aasl #AASL23, school librarians, and our learners!

[Kathy Lester @LibraryL]

Thank you to all of the administrators here at #AASL23 and those back at home who support their school librarians. You support is essential to providing the best for our learners. @aasl

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

As school librarians from across the country gather for @aasl's Annual Conference #AASL23, we're grateful to elected officials like @RepBonamici & @RepRaulGrijalva for standing up for certified school librarians & the communities they serve.

[AASL @aasl]

"I would recommend that school districts rely on school librarians, who are specifically trained experts, to provide insight into materials selection and review." - AASL President Courtney Pentland https://t.co/QszKrS1VCO

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Every student deserves access to a fully-funded school library staffed by certified school librarians. Congress can help get us there. Urge your elected officials to support legislation to ensure school library access for EVERY student: https://t.co/dtARIldADc

[Sylvia Knight Norton @AASLexec_dir]

https://t.co/psIV96AXfE

[AASL @aasl]

"To consider using the library space in HISD campuses as a discipline center rather than as a site for learning and literacy demonstrates a concerning disregard for the education of HISD’s children."

[Sylvia Knight Norton @AASLexec_dir]

Thank you @SenJackReed and @RepRaulGrijalva
for supporting equitable access to effective school libraries, staffed with certified school librarians and a support staff, and curated resources so that ALL learners are digital literate, ready for the information nuances of today.

[Senator Jack Reed @SenJackReed]

While some are seeking to ban books, my Right to Read Act w/ @RepRaulGrijalva would help ensure public school libraries nationwide are well stocked & staffed. Our pro-library bill would help more kids develop literacy skills needed to become proficient, enthusiastic readers.

[AASL @aasl]

All school librarians are invited to attend Addressing Challenges in America’s School Libraries, a complimentary webinar series exploring the current state of book challenges across the nation. Register at https://t.co/I7EvV3uQ0V.

[Sylvia Knight Norton @AASLexec_dir]

@gileslibrarian So sorry you had a flood yet even when school libraries closed during the pandemic, the school librarians stepped up to teach, curate resources, collaborate, and they made a difference for their learners.

[Carolyn Vibbert @carolynvibbert]

Yes! Our Programming team is happy to answer any questions! Happy to help support anyone considering a proposal. #librarytwitter @aasl

[Michelle C. Jarrett @JarrettReads]

Floridians, please see this call to action published by @FloridaMediaEd & @fasm_fpls. Make your voice heard and comment on the proposed rules and training from Florida Department of Education before next week's meeting https://t.co/FSyfi1ptiK @aasl @AASLpresident

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

ATTN FL Residents: Time is almost up to weigh in on state training for educators who select reading materials in your schools! Read about what's at stake for FL students, educators, & families. Remember to submit your comments by Jan 18 (link in article): https://t.co/27OL1SIKJw

[Freedom to Read Foundation @FTRF]

"...book banning harms students, & their education, the most. Young people rely on school libraries for accurate information & for stories that broaden their understanding... & speak honestly to challenges they face." @ashleyhopeperez #bannedauthor @NPR https://t.co/20NcRXPUWg

[Carolyn Vibbert @carolynvibbert]

Super excited to see the curation and creating my team has been doing out in the world. Excellent job @AASL School Library Event Promotion committee! @21stStacy @kabes86 @Boss_Librarian @LovieHowell21 @ffarokhi @HeatherHornor and Natasha Carty!

[AASL @aasl]

AASL Leadership Travel and FAME https://t.co/5UFojsO1sh

[Sylvia Knight Norton @AASLexec_dir]

@LMS_United @sthornbery @ALALibrary @aasl AASL only works because of its members and that needs informed and innovative volunteers to carry out a mission for the profession and our learners. @AASL invites you and other #schoollibrarians to Get Involved https://t.co/a4VbVN91VM

[AASL @aasl]

Find the latest Knowledge Quest issue on Civic Engagement and electronic versions of issues back through Volume 40 at https://t.co/PNItSN8eXE. #AASLkq

[AASL @aasl]

On this #GivingTuesday, honor the past and build the future with a one-time donation to the AASL’s Distinguished Service Award & Scholarship Fund. https://t.co/lrWZbdEjJ2