Events

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
AASL School Library Month 40th Anniversary logo. The design includes 'AASL' in a gradient of blue, purple, red, and yellow at the top. Below, 'SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH' is written in bold, dark blue capital letters. A red ribbon banner with white text reads 'Celebrating 40 Years.' At the bottom, four circular icons represent innovation (lightbulb with gears), creativity (paintbrush and pencil), learning (lightbulb in a hand), and growth (a plant sprout).

Graphic Novelist Superstars for School Library Month

Our panel of talented creators discusses their latest works, the creative process, and the role school libraries play in supporting all forms of literacy.

Featuring:

  • Wahab Algarmi - Almost Sunset
  • Nidhi Chanani - Super Boba Café
  • Laura Gao - Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love)
  • Briana Loewinsohn - Raised by Ghosts
  • Thien Pham - Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam
  • Jason Shiga - Adventuregame Comics: The Beyond
  • Gene Yang - Lunar New Year Love Story

Young Adult Authors for School Library Month

Our panel of talented authors discusses their latest works, the creative process, and the role school libraries play in supporting all forms of literacy.

Featuring:

  • Mindy McGinnis - Under This Red Rock, Be Not Far From Me
  • Margaret Peterson Haddix - Uprising, The School for Whatnots

AASL Connect & Collect: Graphic Novels

School librarians connect and share their recommendations for graphic novels in school library collections.The event shares individual discussions for elementary, middle, and high school titles.

Elementary Authors for School Library Month

Our panel of talented authors discusses their latest works, the creative process, and the role school libraries play in supporting all forms of literacy.

Featuring:

  • Sandra Nickel - Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon, Nacho's Nachos, Bear's Big Idea
  • Mae Respicio - Any Day with You, The House That Lou Built, Isabel in Bloom
  • Saadia Faruqi - Meet Yasmin!, Saving Sunshine, Marya Khan
  • Vicky Fang - Ava Lin, Friend Bots, Best Buddies
  • Varsha Bajaj - A Garland of Henna, Count Me In, Thirst

Middle Grade Authors for School Library Month

Our panel of talented authors discusses their latest works, the creative process, and the role school libraries play in supporting all forms of literacy.

Featuring:

  • Daniel Nayeri - Everything Sad is Untrue, The Many Assassinations of Samir, Seller of Dreams
  • Chris Baron - The Gray, All of Me
  • Elizabeth Uhrig - Mind Over Monsters, Welcome to Dweeb Club
  • Reem Faruqi - Do You Even Know Me?, Golden Girl
  • Cathy Carr - 365 Days To Alaska, Lost Kites and Other Treasures