Frances Henne Award
The Frances Henne Award supports early-career school librarians who show leadership and innovation by funding their first attendance at a major AASL or ALA conference.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (full applications due online by 4:30 CST)
Funding Amounts: $1,250 stipend for first-time attendance at an AASL National Conference or ALA Annual Conference
Summary: Recognizes and supports early-career school librarians demonstrating leadership and innovation in their field.
Key Information: Applicants must be AASL members with 1–5 years' experience and no prior attendance at ALA/AASL conferences.
Description
The Frances Henne Award, administered by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), honors a school librarian with five years or less experience who demonstrates leadership qualities with learners, educators, and administrators. The award provides a stipend to support the recipient’s first-time attendance at either an AASL National Conference or an ALA Annual Conference. The program aims to foster professional growth, encourage leadership, and recognize innovation among new school librarians.
