Announcing: WLA ScLD's AASL National Conference Attendance Grants!

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 Have you always wanted to attend a national Library conference, but needed some funding to make it possible?  Do you dream of joining together with School Library professionals from across the nation to share practice, advocacy efforts, and fun?  Does the thought of carrying home a bag full of books signed by authors make your heart skip a beat?  

Then YOU need to attend the 2021 AASL National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT October 21-23, 2021!

The WLA ScLD is pleased to announce our 2021 AASL National Conference Attendance Grants.  Grants may cover up to $500.00 reimbursement for conference registration, travel, and/or lodging. Recipients will be required to provide copies of receipts and a completed reimbursement form. Grant funds must be used to attend the 2021 AASL Conference.

Application Requirements: 

- Member of WLA School Library Division 
- Demonstrate financial need
- Preference is given to School Library Division Committee members and first-time AASL attendees.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 18, 2021.  



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