When I was in school, I can’t pretend that I was always excited about the start of a new year.

However, I also can’t deny that there WAS some part of me, however small, that looked forward to getting back into the swing of things. There’s something comforting about returning to your routines. Seeing your friends every day. After-school practices. Friday evening pizza.

Something I didn’t realize at the time is that my teachers were likely feeling the same way, and experiencing the same mix of vague dread and subconscious anticipation. There’s so much to do and prepare at the start of the school year. There are lesson plans to write, supply lists to be finalized, classrooms to be organized, in-service days to be completed and so much more besides – and all before your students even step foot through the doors!

That’s why making your life as easy as possible as you recommit to your routines is our goal this back-to-school season. If you buy digital content for your school’s library or curriculum, we want to make that process simple and affordable. If you’re responsible for making sure your students know about your digital library in Sora, we want to make sure the grab-and-go resources you need are at your fingertips.

Here are a few quick options you can bookmark to add some simplicity to your day.

1. The Back to School Sale

Maybe you’re ahead of the game. Maybe you’ve already purchased all of the books you need for curricular units and general pleasure reading. But if you’re still looking to add to your digital library before it gets too late in the school year, make the Back to School Sale your first stop!

This year’s sale includes thousands of titles discounted 25-50% off. Frankly, that might sound a little overwhelming to think about when your to-do list is already so stacked.

That’s why experienced Digital Content Librarians (DCLs) did the work for you. Our team browsed sale titles and turned them into best-of lists to make the selection and purchasing process less time-consuming. Check them out!

Best of Elementary School | Best of Middle School | Best of High School

Plus, don’t miss special picks from one of our DCLs, Franklin, who put together a list of buzzy releases and hidden gems sure to get your students excited about reading.

2. The Back to School resource hub

A one-stop shop for important Sora resources for the beginning of the school year and beyond! Our Back to School Resource Center hub can help you set your Sora collection up for the year to come. Discover:

  • Training resources to refresh your skills
  • Grab-and-go marketing resources
  • Curation tips and key reminders
  • And more!

Bookmark the Back to School hub!