School Libraries Supporting Maui HASL executive board member and Lahainaluna High School Librarian Tara Nakata has been working hard to support school librarians and students impacted by the West Maui wildfires. She is collaborating with HIDOE SLS Joanna Dunn to distribute 150 book bags to HIDOE students so they have materials for independent reading. She is also developing a plan to build and stock Little Free Libraries in temporary housing areas so students can continue to access books until their school and public libraries are accessible again. If you are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this fall and will be collecting cash donations in the All for Books boxes, consider donating the funds to Maui students. HASL will be collecting these donations and writing a check to Tara Nakata to support efforts to buy books for West Maui students. Email [email protected] if you are interested in participating. HASL executive board member and Mililani Uka Elementary Librarian Jan Lee has partnered with Beanstack to develop a Readathon Fundraiser for Maui. She shared her plan in a webinar on Friday, Sept. 8 with other libraries interested in hosting their own fundraiser. If your school works with Beanstack and you missed Jan’s webinar, reach out to her at [email protected] for more information. Hawaii Library Association, Kamehameha Schools and Mokapu Elementary students collaborated on a project to provide new backpacks and school supplies to students in West Maui. HLA and Kamehameha Schools collected over 3000 backpacks and Mokapu students wrote notes of aloha to pack inside. Retirements Kailua Intermediate School Librarian and HASL member Kathleen Nullet retired on September 1st. After 28 years of teaching, 14 of them as a school librarian and tech coordinator at Kailua Intermediate School, Kathleen has decided to take a break to spend time with her 2-year-old grandson, travel with her husband, and focus on staying active, pursuing knowledge, and connecting with people. We appreciate the years of service Kathleen gave to our keiki and wish her the best of luck. Anuenue Book Award You are probably familiar with the Nene Award, but do you know about our latest statewide student choice book award? The goal of this award program is to support our keiki by advocating for books created in Hawaiʻi in which they can see themselves and each other. How does it work?
Love My Library Day HLA and HASL teamed up to promote libraries in the community on the first annual Love My Library Day. We gathered in Ala Moana Beach Park for a book-inspired costume contest, games and crafts, and sign-waving. We were joined by State Librarian Stacey Aldrich and librarian supporter and state legislator Jenna Takenouchi. Big mahalo to the HLA Advocacy Committee and to HASL member Meera Garud for making this day possible. HIDOE School Library Conference HASL attended the HIDOE School Library Conference on August 10th and 11th at the Prince Waikiki. We loved seeing current and prospective members and talking story about the ways we can support each other and support our keiki. Don’t forget; registration for the Hawaii Library Association and Hawaii Association of School Librarians joint conference will open soon! Upcoming Events
Mahalo for all that you do for our keiki! With aloha, Caitlin Ramirez President, Hawaii Association of School Librarians
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