Frances Henne Award
The Frances Henne Award from the American Library Association supports innovative early-career school librarians in advancing their professional development and leadership through conference attendance.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates: February 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $1,250 stipend for first-time attendance at an AASL National or ALA Annual Conference
Summary: Recognizes and supports innovative early-career school librarians demonstrating leadership and commitment to the profession.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AASL personal members with 1–5 years of building-level school librarian experience and no prior attendance at an ALA or AASL conference.
Description
The Frances Henne Award, presented annually by the American Library Association's American Association of School Librarians (AASL), honors one outstanding school librarian with five years or less experience who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities with learners, educators, and administrators. The award aims to support professional growth by providing a stipend for the recipient’s first-time attendance at either an AASL National Conference or an ALA Annual Conference. Established in 1986, the award encourages the sharing of best practices and continued development within the school library community.
