Written by: Krista Grace At our recent TASL conference librarians from across the state gathered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to learn from each other and geek out at getting to hear out favorite authors speak as well as get their books signed. Monday night was a very special night for some very deserving... Continue Reading →
#TASLCon2018 Recap
Written by: Jennifer Sharp What a whirlwind! TASL Conference 2018 has come and gone, and I am so grateful for all of the learning, networking, and sharing that happened over the course of three very full days. On Sunday afternoon, we had a great turnout for our pre-conference sessions. Heather Moorefield-Lang, our AASL Region 4... Continue Reading →
FEATURE: Be WILD! A Look at Planning in the Library
Written By: Karen Callis New standards. Makerspaces. Reading time. Research. How can a librarian get it all done? It’s enough to drive you bonkers! Completely mad! Here’s an idea: instead of fighting it –just go with it. Get crazy! Be wild! WILD in the Chester County Middle School library is the way I get things... Continue Reading →
Get Ready for Banned Books Week 2018
Written by: Beth Frerking Banned Books week is coming soon. How will you communicate the importance of the freedom to read to your students? My first step in getting ready for Banned Books week is to plan an elevator speech. Each year I find it’s easy to grab the students’ attention with a display and open... Continue Reading →