In support of school libraries
April is School Library Month, a time to “celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning” (American Association of School Libraries, para. 1, 2023).
School libraries have been proven to benefit not only students and teachers but also the communities in which they exist (School Library Journal, para. 2, 2019). This is simply a single piece of a body of evidence that supports what many of us know: School libraries play an integral role in helping our children learn and grow as students and individuals. Now is the opportune time to show our support for school libraries.
Most of us acknowledge that our school libraries are important and have value, but we also sometimes fail to point out their specific value. School libraries exist for the education, support, and betterment of all learners. They…
