SLS 9/5/25 - O²CM Bookish Byte

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Article: Faculty Book Clubs, Staff Initiatives Improve School Reading Culture by Caroline Nieto

Article: 6 Grant Opportunities for School Libraries

Article: Librarian Leads Reading Garden Project by Marlaina Cockcroft

Article: Back to School Priorities by Len Bryan

Article: 5 More Complex Ways Google Sheets Can Preserve Your Sanity as a Librarian

Magazine: Booklist Reader (September)

Blog: 11 Smart Student Desk Layouts by Youki Terada

Blog: PBS About Hispanic Heritage Month with Resources

Blog: AI Literacy Week 2025: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Literacy in K–12 Education

Article: Helping Students Thrive in a World That’s Always On by Alana Winnick

Article: How Digital Portfolios Help Students Showcase Skills and Growth

Article: Here’s What Teachers Really Think About Equitable Grading Policies

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Nominations Open for 2026 SLJ School Librarian of the Year

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Angel Studios' "Rule Breakers."

This September marks the anniversary of the Taliban's 2021 decision to ban Afghan girls from secondary and higher education - a pivotal moment that shocked the world and underscored the urgency of global education access. This inspiring true story follows Roya Mahboob and the all-girls Afghan robotics team who defied social, cultural, and political obstacles to pursue science and innovation on the world stage. If you need help with Swank please reach out to the SLS team.