INSIGHTS THAT INSPIRE
Page to Practice Stage
LOCATION: Next to the AASL Bookstore in the Exhibit Hall
Where Professional Reading Meets Real-World Action
Join AASL and ALA Editions authors for fast-paced, high-impact presentations designed with school librarians in mind. These short-format sessions deliver inspiration you can use—right now.
Located next to the AASL25 Bookstore on the Exhibit Floor, the Page to Practice stage features authors sharing ideas that move beyond the page. Each session delivers actionable insights, fresh strategies, and thought-provoking perspectives tailored to your day-to-day work.
AfterWords AlcoveMeet authors beyond the stage and keep the conversation going. Just behind the Bookstore, the AfterWords Alcove offers space for deeper engagement—whether to ask questions, buy signed books, or have conversations that extend the impact of what you heard on stage. Stop by this dedicated follow-up space for one-on-one moments and personal takeaways you can’t get from the stage. |
SPEAKER SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 16 |
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Start Time |
Format |
Session Title |
Book Title(s) |
Author(s) |
10:20 AM |
Myth-Busting |
What is Keeping You from Gardening? |
Libraries and Gardens: Growing Together, Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline: An Action Guide for Libraries |
Carrie Scott Banks |
10:50 AM |
Problem Solving |
From Ghost Stories to Trust Stories: School Librarians as Narrative Leaders |
Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future |
Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser |
11:20 AM |
20 Tips in 20 Minutes |
(Almost) Everything in 20 Minutes |
The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything |
Maura Madigan |
11:50 AM |
Interactive Interview |
Beyond Books: Real Talk on Active Learning in Elementary Spaces |
STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners, Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades, and Learning Centers for School Libraries |
Deborah Rinio and Maura Madigan |
12:30 PM |
Good, Better, Best |
Ecosystem Thinking Moves Advocacy from Good to Great with #OneVoice |
Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact |
Dorcas Hand, Sara Kelly Johns, Michelle Robertson, and Eryn Duffee |
1:00 PM |
Interactive Interview |
Behind the Book: A Dialogue on Empowering Student Volunteers |
From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library |
Dione Mila and Diana Haneski |
2:00 PM |
Lightning Round Panel |
Challenge Accepted: A Shared Foundations Lightning Round |
Inquire, Include, Curate, and Explore |
Lori Donovan, Julie Stivers, Daniella Smith, Sarah Searles, and Jennifer Sturge (moderator) |
Break for Opening General Session |
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5:10 PM |
Good, Better, Best |
From Page to Peace: Supporting Children's Mental Health the Good, Better, Best Way |
Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health |
Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller |
5:40: PM |
Problem Solving |
Incorporating Sustainability Content into information Literacy Instruction |
Inspiring Teens, Tweens, and Families to Make a Difference in the World: Programming to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals |
Amanda Moss Struckmeyer |
6:10 PM |
Problem Solving |
Wonder Libraries: What Kids Need Now |
Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now |
Elizabeth M. McChesney |
Friday, October 17 |
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Start Time |
Format |
Session Title |
Book Title(s) |
Author(s) |
9:10 AM |
20 Tips in 20 Minutes |
Second Edition, First Glance: A Quick-Start to the AASL Standards |
National School Library Standards, 2nd edition |
AASL Standards Committee |
12:00 PM |
Myth-Busting |
AI Unmasked: Truth vs. Myth in School Libraries |
Leveraging AI in School Libraries: From Basics to Best Practices |
Delandrus Lenet Ieashea Seales |
2:00 PM |
Interactive Interview |
Assessment in Action: A Dialogue on Growth Through the AASL Standards |
Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth and National School Library Standards, 2nd edition |
Elizabeth Burns and Marie Langevin |
2:40 PM |
Myth-Busting |
Myth-Conceptions: Debunking Barriers to the Brand |
Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior |
Susan D. Ballard and Sara Kelly Johns |
Saturday, October 18 |
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Start Time |
Format |
Session Title |
Book Title(s) |
Author(s) |
9:00 AM |
20-Minute Huddle |
Cooling Down Eco-Anxiety: How Can We Help Students Cope, Connect, and Act? |
Helping Youth Navigate Eco-Anxiety (Working Title) |
Kelsey LaPort |
9:30 AM |
20-Minute Huddle |
Sustainable Momentum: How Can We Build and Maintain Impactful Collaboration? |
Transformative Collaborations (Working Title) |
Maegan Heindel |
10:00 AM |
20-Minute Huddle |
Publishing with AASL/Editions: Ready to Turn Your Ideas into Impact? |
AASL & ALA Editions |
Stephanie Book and Jamie Santoro |
12:00 PM |
Myth-Busting |
Myth-Busting Manga Misconceptions |
Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings |
Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, |
12:30 PM |
Interactive Interview |
Trading Secrets to Thriving Secondary Libraries |
Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners and Content-Area Collaborations for Secondary Grades |
Jessica Fitzpatrick and Liz Deskins |
PRESENTATION FORMATS
💡 Mini-Workshop
Learn it today. Use it tomorrow.
Authors share a hands-on strategy or framework from their book—like “3 Steps to [X]” or “How to Handle [Y].” Expect practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
🧩 Problem-Solving
Tackling real challenges together.
Authors walk through a real-world issue facing school librarians and apply ideas from their book to explore possible solutions.
⚡ Lightning Lessons
3 quick ideas. 15 minutes. Big impact.
Short on time? These fast-paced sessions pack in three actionable strategies from the author, followed by a Q&A or interactive moment.
🔍 Myth-Busting
Think differently. Challenge the status quo.
Authors take on 3–5 common misconceptions in education or librarianship and replace them with evidence-based insights from their work.
🔄 Good, Better, Best
Watch improvement in action.
See how a common practice evolves from “good” to “better,” and then to “best,” with examples informed by the author’s research or experience.
🕒 20 Tips in 20 Minutes
High-speed, high-value.
Get 20 quick, practical tips in just 20 minutes. Ideal for attendees who want to gather a lot of ideas in a short time.
🗨️ 20-Minute Huddles
Jump into the conversation.
Join small, informal discussion groups on timely topics in school librarianship. No slides—just real talk and idea sharing.
🎙️ Interactive Interviews
Two authors. One engaging exchange.
Authors interview each other with tailored questions that uncover both the personal and practical sides of their work. Includes audience Q&A.
🚀 Lightning Round Panel
Fast answers. Fresh perspectives.
A moderator asks big, bold questions. Authors have just 60–90 seconds to respond. No intros, just rapid insight and real perspective.