A highlight of ALA Annual for me is the AASL awards luncheon. It is inspiring to see colleagues recognized for the good work they have done for our profession and for the students they serve.
This year's luncheon was especially noteworthy because the 2008 School Library Media Program of the Year Award went to our NESLA colleagues from Simsbury High School in Connecticut. Janet Roche and Maureen Snyder are to be commended for the program they have developed - particularly Assured Experiences, program that provides students with the opportunity to meet and master state and national standards in the content areas and in information technology literacy.
The awards luncheon program traditionally includes an author keynote speaker. This year it was Wendy Mass, author of A Mango-shaped Space, Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall and other books for young adults.
There are several AASL awards available for school library practitioners. Consider applying for one - or more!
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