WLA 2026 Elementary Teacher-Librarian of the Year

Elementary Teacher-Librarian of the Year

School Library Division Award: 2026 Nomination Form
Elementary Teacher-Librarian of the Year: Recognizes a Teacher-Librarian currently practicing in an elementary school library for outstanding service.
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Name of person you are nominating:*
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What is your relationship to the nominee(s) and how do you know their work?*
What makes this Teacher-Librarian’s instruction outstanding? Describe innovative lessons or collaborations with teachers, impact on student learning, or other information related to instruction that you feel is relevant to this award.*
How has this Teacher-Librarian impacted the library’s collection? Include information about curating a high-quality, diverse, relevant, engaging collection, including ways they have secured funding for the collection.*
How does this Teacher-Librarian go beyond teaching classes or curating a collection to create a truly innovative, comprehensive school library program? Include examples of library programs, initiatives, or partnerships that go beyond the typical class schedule or school day. How do they ensure that the school library has something to offer every student? How do they connect students, staff, families, and the community at large? *
How does this Teacher-Librarian contribute to the school library or teaching profession? Include examples of delivering professional development, involvement in professional organizations, advocacy, and/or involvement on district committees or initiatives.*
If there is anything not covered in a previous question that you feel is relevant to this award, please include it here.
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