AASL Town Halls

Community & Connection

AASL Town Halls are an opportunity for school library professionals to network and brainstorm around a central theme. During the town halls, participants share successes, solicit ideas, and strategize the best ways to meet the needs of school librarians and their learners. Join AASL leadership, special guests, and peers across the country in an open conversation focused on leading learning in your school and community. View archived town halls.


AASL Town Hall: The Gift of Story
May 7, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. Central

During the AASL Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. Central on May 7, AASL President Courtney Pentland will be joined by John Schu, author of The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life. They will lead a conversation about his book which invites readers to consider literacy beyond its academic benefits, highlighting the ways story speaks to our hearts and brings us together. To learn more about the book and to download a copy of the study guide, visit www.johnschu.com/the-gift-of-story

Thanks to a generous contribution for a youth-oriented project from ALA President Emily Drabinski, 100 AASL members can win a complimentary copy of The Gift of Story through a random drawing. To enter, complete the entry form between 12:00 p.m. (noon) Central on March 4 and 12:00 p.m. (noon) Central on March 18, 2024. (You must be logged into the AASL website with your AASL member credentials in order to access the form. The form will only be available March 4 – March 18, 2024.)

* Note: Please do not enter the drawing unless you are able to attend the live AASL Town Hall on May 7. Registering for the town hall must be done at this link. If you are able to purchase your own copy, please do so, and leave the drawing open to those who have a financial need.