AASL Author Talks
AASL Authors discuss topics connected to implementing the National School Library Standards, building stronger school library leaders and learners, and more collaborative communities.
The listing provided below may differ from content presented at the AASL National Conference as presenters, sessions, etc., may have changed or cancelled since their original acceptance. AASL provides this listing as an example of the professional development school librarians can expect at the event.
Conference attendees may use the AASL2023 app for an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of all conference events. The app will launch in early October.
| Thursday | ||||
| Start Time | End Time | Book Signing | Book Title | Authors |
| 10:40 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:05-11:15 AM | Collaborating with Strangers: Facilitating Workshops in Libraries, Classes, and Nonprofits | Bess de Farber |
| 11:05 AM | 11:25 AM | 11:30-11:40 AM | Creating Fundable Grant Proposals: Profiles of Innovative Partnerships | Bess de Farber |
| 11:30 AM | 11:50 PM | 11:55 AM-12:05 PM | Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers | Maureen Schlosser |
| 11:55 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:20-12:30 PM | Libraries & Sustainability: Programs and Practices for Community Impact | Rene Tanner |
| 12:20 PM | 12:40 PM | 12:45-12:55 PM | Designing School Librarianship Curriculum for Graduate Preparation Programs | Mona Kerby |
| 12:45 PM | 1:05 PM | 1:10-1:20 PM | Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth | Elizabeth Burns |
| 1:10 PM | 1:30 PM | 1:35-1:45 PM | Elevating School Libraries: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior | Susan D. Ballard and Sara Kelly Johns |
| 1:35 PM | 1:55 PM | 2:00-2:10 PM | Lessons Inspired by Picture Books for Primary Grades | Maureen Schlosser |
| 2:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 2:25-2:35 PM | Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades and Learning Centers for School Libraries | Maura Madigan |
| 2:25 PM | 2:45 PM | 2:50-3:00 PM | An Introduction to Collection Development | Mona Kerby |
| Friday | ||||
| Start Time | End Time | Book Signing | Book Title | Authors |
| 9:10 AM | 9:30 AM | 9:35-9:50 AM | Curate (Shared Foundations Series) | Daniella LaShaun Smith and Len Bryan |
| 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 12:20-12:30 PM | Engage (Shared Foundations Series) | Kathryn Roots Lewis and Marcia A. Mardis |
| 12:25 PM | 12:45 PM | 12:50-12:55 PM | Inquire (Shared Foundations Series) | Lori Donovan |
| 1:55 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:20-2:30 PM | Explore (Shared Foundations Series) | Sarah Culp Searles |
| 2:20 PM | 2:40 PM | 2:45-2:55 PM | Embracing Culturally Responsive Practice in School Libraries | Elisabet Kennedy |
| 2:45 PM | 3:05 PM | 3:10-3:20 PM | Social Emotional Learning in the School Library | Anita Cellucci |
| Saturday | ||||
| Start T:ime | End Time | Book Signing | Book Title | Authors |
| 8:45 AM | 9:05 AM | 9:10-9:20 AM | Media Literacy for Justice and Teaching Media Literacy | Belinha de Abreu |
| 11:35 AM | 11:55 AM | 12:00-12:10 PM | STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners | Deborah Rinio |
| 12:00 PM | 12:45 PM | Publishing with AASL/Editions | AASL/Editions Author Panel | |
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