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BTSB Travel Grants

Selected members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are awarded a $750 travel grant in order to attend their first AASL National Conference & Exhibition. Generously sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. (BTSB), the yearly grants allow recipients to secure housing, transportation, and/or registration for the AASL National Conference & Exhibition.

What are the Requirements?

• This must be your first AASL National Conference
• You may not receive additional funds from ALA/AASL to attend this conference
• Applications that are incomplete or not filled out correctly will not be considered
• You must be an ALA/AASL personal member at the time of application

How do I Apply?

Applications Open:
April 1-30, 2025

Oct. 16-18, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri

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Past Recipients

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At the AASL Conference in Tampa Bay, FL past and present BTSB Travel Grant Recipients took the time to pose for a big group photo with BTSB Vice-President Lori Smith.  © 2023