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We are SO PROUD of Shannon Bailey, this year’s recipient of the AASL Frances Henne Award! bit.ly/42nxXkB

The results are IN! Here are your VA Reads 2025–2026 picture book picks! VA Reads celebrates inclusive, high-quality children’s lit—helping students explore diverse perspectives through reading. Stay tuned for chapter book, middle school & YA selections!

More great reads for your growing TBR: the 2025–2026 VA Reads chapter book picks are here! VA Reads curates inclusive, high-quality children’s lit to help students explore diverse perspectives. Stay tuned for our middle school & YA selections!

Join fellow VAASL members on July 15, 2025, for a professional learning event on artificial intelligence with librarian Elissa Malespina. Lunch is provided, and registration is limited to the first 100 participants. Check your email for more detailed information!

As School Library Month ends, thank someone who’s supported your librarian journey—a mentor, admin, or advocate. Use AASL templates for inspo & share who you thanked on the #VAASL SmallSteps25 Form by May 4 for a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!

The eagerly awaited VA Reads Middle School picks for 2025-26 are here! VA Reads highlights quality, inclusive books that offer students diverse perspectives. Check back tomorrow for the final reveal of our young adult selections!

The 2025 VAASL Fall Conference Concurrent Session Proposal Form is open! Share your expertise in books, lessons, tech, AI, grants, and more. Present with us in Williamsburg! Details here: vaasl.org/index.php?opti…

Last but not least—the VA Reads young adult picks are here! VA Reads highlights inclusive, high-quality lit that gives students access to diverse voices. Check out all four levels (with annotations!) here: docs.google.com/document/d/18g…

Applications due April 30 - that’s TOMORROW!

We announced 3 of our 4 Spring Regionals keynotes: Dr. John Almarode, Amy Hermon & Amanda Kordeliski! Can you guess the 4th? Watch for the reveal next week! While you’re thinking fall, proposals & award apps (DUE TODAY) are on our site! #SmallSteps25 due May 4!

VAASL members: vote for regional Director-elects, President-Elect, Secretary, and Legislative Coordinator, now through May 15. Log in at our website and click “Election Ballot” in announcements. Check email for bios and ballot link.

It’s time for our May Book Club! We can’t wait to see you on May 6 at 7pm for our awards chat! Check your email on Tuesday morning for The Zoom link.

The ALA’s Sustainability Roundtable shares a yearly list of top kids’ books on nature, conservation & community, reflecting its mission for a more just, healthy, and sustainable world. See this year’s picks and past lists: ala.org/sustainrt/reso…

We’re thrilled to announce Grace Lin—Newbery Honor author, National Book Award finalist, and recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award—as one of our keynote speakers! Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in children’s literature.

The Conference Planning Committee is hard at work to make the 50th anniversary conference the most memorable yet! Don’t forget: we’re currently accepting concurrent session proposals - due July 7: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Two more days to vote!!

There’s still time to vote! To participate, please log into your account on our website and select “Election Ballot” in the announcements section. Check your email for candidate bio information.

Congratulations to our 2025 VAASL Election Winners. These members will be inducted into their new positions at this November's Annual Conference. Thanks to the members who participated in the election and thanks to the exceptional candidates who accepted their nominations to run.

Our Ignite award is given yearly to recognize an inquiry-based learning experience that encourages collaboration between libraries, educators, and learners meeting the goals of the National School Library Standards. Check VAASL.org/ignite-project for more - deadline is July 1!

13 more days to apply for the Ignite Award!