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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · Jul 18

No community is immune from censorship. That's why we ALL must #UniteAgainstBookBans. You have the tools to make a difference.

Need a plan to take action? Use our toolkit to organize your community: uniteagainstbookbans.org/toolkit/

Action Toolkit - Unite Against Book Bans

How can you and your community unite against book bans? We've put together this action toolkit to help you get started.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Jun 29

My kingdom for better convention center signage.

Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · May 20

The project I have had the pleasure to be a part of for two years is almost here!

What a privilege to serve on the committee creating the 2nd edition of our AASL standards book. Join us in St. Louis to learn more about this new edition!

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · May 20

The May AASL In the Know video, sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, highlights exciting news for school librarians: the second edition of the National School Library Standards is coming this fall! youtu.be/tHD8FPsEKjw?...

AASL IN THE KNOW | May 2025: Standards, Second Edition

YouTube video by American Association of School Librarians

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Mar 2

I wonder if the equivalent of the Pentagon Papers were published today if anything would change.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Jan 17

Everyone is stronger when we stand together. Want to receive each week's tip in your email box on Friday morning? Sign up for AASL Friday Forecast: bit.ly/3YQnwmv. Want to see an archive of tips shared: bit.ly/4hEWze2.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Dec 4

AASL is now accepting proposals for #AASL25! Submit yours today at national.aasl.org!

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 30

Sanctions against a newspaper critical of a government are wrong! A free press is essential for free people. wan-ifra.org/2024/11/worl...

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 24

One of my 8th graders was jumping up and down when his hold on “Louder Than Hunger” came in Thursday. He had waited two weeks for it.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 21

#AASL’s Administrator Collaborative continues to have a huge impact on school library advocacy. #SchoolLibraries #TLSky #Skybrarians #EduSky knowledgequest.aasl.org/working-toge...

Working Together for Stronger Communities | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 19

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks! #TLSky

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Nov 17

Time for a book giveaway!

If you'd like me to mail you an advance copy of my Apr. '25 MG novel in verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, follow & share this post. Bonus entry if you also reply w/ a pic from a recent hike!

I'll draw winners on 12/1.

About the book:
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#edusky

Book cover THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES shows a surly 7th grade boy with a backpack and FDNY baseball hat standing on top of a mountain, looking into the distance. A drooly Bernese Mountain Dog looks up at him adoringly.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Jul 13

School librarians, what are some tips for creating a school-wide and district-wide reading culture? 📚

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Dec 31

I’m reading Fourth Wing now! I completely understand what you mean.

Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Dec 29

Today I submitted my request to the Oklahoma State Board of Education to reject the draft information literacy standards that were created with zero input from certified school librarians. Our students deserve better.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Dec 19

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 13

AASL has launched a new phase of research into the supporting content of the #AASLstandards with a set of online surveys for school librarians and collaborators, open November 6-20. standards.aasl.org/research

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Nov 11

She loved books. And in a time of spreading book bans in public schools, that’s why this Florida librarian had to quit.

The librarian who couldn’t take it anymore

She loved books. And in a time of spreading book bans in public schools, that’s why this Florida librarian had to quit.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 10

A question for colleagues who teach future school librarians: what titles do you include in your YA literature classes?

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Nov 5

I just finished @kalynnbayron.bsky.social’s _You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight_. I highly recommend it! The main character Charity is one of the strongest final girls in the genre. And the twists! Superb!

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Oct 31

Show your principal the AASL National Standards frameworks for learners, librarians, and libraries. Then demonstrate how these standards are being addressed in your “loud” library.

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Cherity Pennington @librarycherity.bsky.social · Oct 29

I just finished it. I think it a great spooky tale for grades 5-7.

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