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

We're ready. All that's left is you. See you soon.

#WelcomeToStLouis #AASL25 #STL

Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · 4h

Hey #AASL25 - the Metrolink only costs a few bucks and goes straight from the airport to the Convention Center. Not a bad way to travel.

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #AASL25 - heads up if you're like me and over-plan and purchased your tickets months ago. The Gateway Arch tram is a part of the National Parks Service and is closed during the government shutdown :(

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 1d

The More You Gnome: Your Guide to #AASL25 https://bit.ly/3W3Uu20

Promotional banner featuring a gnome in a star-patterned hat with the text 'The More You Gnome: Your Guide to #AASL25' over a backdrop of a city skyline with a large arch.

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · 13d

Finally getting around to posting that I'll be at #AASL25 in St Louis. Looking forward to the family reunion of library friends :)

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · 13d

There is an app - I just found it the other day. It isn't the greatest ever (not every session lists the presenters) but it at least lets you see the concurrent sessions.

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · 13d

I love this! I'm printing out a copy for myself - this is such a good reminder of all the fun things to do at a conference (and how to have a balanced conference). I especially love that you included take a nap - breaks are important too!

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The Bride (aka Rain) I ❤️ the Monster @simplyrain.bsky.social · 15d

I was busy making a flurry of things for the IdeaLab at #AASL25 while also making myself checklists and things to keep me put together.

But checklists are kinda boring after a while...so...Thinking about all the things I wanna do at the conference, I made myself a Bingo Board!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 26d

Headed to St. Louis for #AASL25? Join me & Tom Bober on Oct 15 at Schlafly Public Library! Hosted w/ Left Bank Books, we’ll talk about how Tom’s advice shaped my book and how to stand up for intellectual freedom. RSVP: www.left-bank.com/event/amanda...

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · Jul 15

Glad to see some mainstream media covering some of the problems surrounding AI data centers and their water and energy use. This needs to be a part of the larger AI conversation. (Free gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/t...

Their Water Taps Ran Dry When Meta Built Next Door

www.nytimes.com

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'm taking a conference break this summer so I won't be at ALA or ISTE this year. But I'll definitely be following along from afar and cheering on my fellow librarians.

The break is also because I'm traveling to keynote at a conference in early August - more on that soon ;)

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · May 17

Huh. None of the official SLJ pages link to EventBrite... Usually they would link to registration on the SLJ page.

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · May 9

It's disturbing to see this being lost in the news cycle today. Carla Hayden has been a fantastic Librarian of Congress and there was absolutely no reason to dismiss her like this.

(Gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...

Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress

www.nytimes.com

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · May 2

📌Poster Session and IdeaLab Session Proposals are NOW OPEN!

💡Both sessions offer presenters the opportunity to present innovative ideas, new programs, or research findings via a poster and/or laptop presentation.

✅Poster and IdeaLab proposals are due by July 1st: bit.ly/4d1ipGQ

Promotional poster for AASL 2025 in Saint Louis, featuring a central brown board titled 'YOUR POSTER HERE' surrounded by icons and text about poster sessions, including deadlines, innovative programs, and attendee engagement.

Promotional poster for the AASL 2025 conference in Saint Louis. Features sections titled 'Idealab Sessions' with icons representing ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches. Text mentions proposals due by July 1st, 2-3 minute presentations, and a call for submitting ideas using the hashtag '#AASL25'. Visual elements include a light bulb, a computer mouse, a clock, and papers on a red background.

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · May 1

Love this display idea! I've made a board of books I've read during the year, but I haven't highlighted audiobooks before. I might be stealing this one.

Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · May 1

Yesterday was the end of School Library Month and we were able to find 288 of the 300 mini books that my principal & AP hid in the media center as part of our celebration. Not too bad! #TLSky #schoollibrary

Library circulation desk with a letterboard showing two book covers, a container with colored ping pong balls and a tall plastic container partly filled with miniature books.

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Avoiding Plastic @avoidingplastic.bsky.social · Apr 23

Here are 3 simple swaps you can make starting now:
1. Plastic water bottle ➝ Reusable bottle
2. Plastic bag ➝ Cloth tote
3. Ziploc or takeout container ➝ Reusable container

They’re easy. They last. Let Earth Day be your reset.

#EarthDay #AvoidingPlastic #PlasticFree

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · Apr 22

So far I've started carrying reusable cutlery & straws everyday, switched to plastic free dishwasher tabs, switched to paper-packaged bamboo paper towels, and switched to plastic free hair ties. We still need big, systemic changes but small changes make an impact too. (2/2)

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thinking about everyday actions on this Earth Day & making small changes throughout the year that can add up. This year I've been swapping one regularly used plastic item for a non-plastic alternative each month. Spacing it out has made it easier and less expensive to shift things. (1/2)

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Apr 16

Florida! Rise up! Our friends @flfreedomread.bsky.social have made it easy for you to contact your representatives! See their post below!

Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · Apr 15

The House Education & Employment Committee will take up HB 1539 on Thursday.

We need emails/calls to be sent to members. If you have 5 min, contact the leaders. If you have 10, contact leaders and five additional members. If you have 15 or more, go for them all!

www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Com...

CALL TO ACTION:
HB 1539 IS HEADING TO COMMITTEE

CONTACT REPS ON THE EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

1. GO TO FLHOUSE.GOV AND CLICK "COMMITTEES."

2. FIND THE EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE.

3. CLICK ON A COMMITTEE MEMBER'S NAME.

4. CLICK "CONTACT MEMBER" OR CALL THE OFFICE.

5. TELL THEM TO OPPOSE HB 1539. EXPLAIN IT WOULD FORCE THE CENSORSHIP OF PROTECTED SPEECH IN OUR SCHOOLS BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO CONSIDER WORKS AS A WHOLE FOR LITERARY, ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC, OR POLITICAL VALUE.

6. REPEAT FOR ALL MEMBERS.

7. SHARE THIS CALL TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM TO READ WITH FELLOW FLORIDIANS BEFORE THEIR MEETING AT 8AM ON 4/17/25.

Canady, Jennifer [R]
jennifer.canady@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5050

Yarkosky, Taylor Michael [R]
Taylor.Yarkosky@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5025

Berfield, Kimberly [R]
kim.berfield@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5058

Hinson, Yvonne Hayes [D]
Yvonne.Hinson@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5021

Aristide, Wallace [D]
wallace.aristide@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5107

Daniels, Kimberly [D]
Kimberly.Daniels@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5014

Dunkley, Lisa [D]
lisa.dunkley@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5097

Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" [D]
Jervonte.Edmonds@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5088

Gerwig, Anne [R]
anne.gerwig@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5093

Harris, Jennifer "Rita" [D]
rita.harris@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5044

Jacques, Berny [R]
Berny.Jacques@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5059

Kendall, Kim [R]
kim.kendall@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5018

McFarland, Fiona [R]
Fiona.McFarland@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5073

Michael, Kiyan [R]
Kiyan.Michael@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5016

Nix , Jr., Danny [R]
danny.nix@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5075

Persons-Mulicka, Jenna [R]
Jenna.Persons@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5078

Sapp, Judson [R]
judson.sapp@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5020

Stark, Paula A. [R]
Paula.Stark@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5047

Temple, John Paul [R]
John.Temple@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5052

Trabulsy, Dana [R]
Dana.Trabulsy@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5084

Valdés, Susan L. [R]
Susan.Valdes@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5064

Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" [R]
Brad.Yeager@flhouse.gov
(850) 717-5056

Why should you oppose
HB 1539/SB 1692?

It would change more than 30 years of Florida precedent on how we determine protected speech for minors in public schools. Voucher recipients will not be impacted.

State officials would have to power to judge a literary work in its entirety, while locally elected leaders, educators, and parents would not.

It would prescribe into law an annually recurring $3M state "transparency tool" and rating system to monitor compliance.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Apr 16

Orwell's 1984 wasn’t meant to be a how-to guide, but here we are. This October, join the fight for the freedom to read.
The theme for #BannedBooksWeek 2025 is Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.
Planning to participate? Apply for a Krug Fund grant by April 30!
www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Banned Books Week, October 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 (the word censorship is crossed out with a red line), Read for your rights. ala.org/bbooks

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The Bride (aka Rain) I ❤️ the Monster @simplyrain.bsky.social · Apr 4

One more note...

Often "national days" are celebrated in schools see custodians, admin asst., school counselors, etc.

BUT there are a few positions where it is often one person & it is overlooked.

School Librarians fall in that group.

Please do not miss this opportunity to give appreciation.

It's National School Librarian Day!
Celebratory decor

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LGBTQReads @lgbtqreads.bsky.social · Mar 31

Happy Trans Day of Visibility 2025!

Children's Just Like Queen Esther by Ari Moffic and Kerry Olitzky (text) and Rena Yehuda Newman (illustration) Atara loves to wear her crown - to the library, to the dentist, even to her swim lessons. It gives her confidence, and shows the world that she is a…

Happy Trans Day of Visibility 2025!

Children's Just Like Queen Esther by Ari Moffic and Kerry Olitzky (text) and Rena Yehuda Newman (illustration) Atara loves to wear her crown - to the library, to the dentist, even to her swim lessons. It gives her confidence, and shows the world that she is a girl, not a boy, like everyone thought at first. But when Atara reads the story of Queen Esther, on the Jewish holiday of Purim - she realises that you don't need a costume to express who you really are...

lgbtqreads.com

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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · Mar 28

"I stopped at a QuikTrip in Texas to use the restroom. As I entered, I heard a voice from one of the stalls call out, “Hello, I have a question for you.” Then she asked, “Are you a woman or a man?”

The question hit me like a slap."

Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/gender...

Gender Policing in Bathrooms Makes Us All Less Safe. My Experience Is Proof

The anti-trans harassment I faced in a bathroom was a reminder of how emboldened people feel to police others’ identities.

www.teenvogue.com

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Diana L. Rendina @dianalrendina.bsky.social · Mar 20

I don't know any registered members but this topic sounds like fascinating research. I've just started getting into Japanese knitting patterns (been using Japanese sewing patterns for a few years).

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