Big News! Two New PLUS Packs Are Streaming on Kanopy!
At Kanopy, we’re always looking for new ways to bring engaging, high-quality streaming entertainment to your patrons—without breaking your budget. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the addition of two brand-new PLUS Packs, expanding your library’s collection with even more must-watch content. Streaming in Spanish…
Shop Epic Fantasy Books, Films, & More
March 25th is one of my favorite days of the year, as it is Tolkien Reading Day. Why was this date selected to celebrate the writings the greatest author of epic fantasy ever? Because in the timeline of the Lord of the Rings: Return of…
Discover Your New Favorite Spring Picks With Overdrive’s Librarians
Thanks to everyone who joined us recently for Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians webinar! Maria, Holly, Sydney, and I had a great time discussing all the great books we’re excited for and sharing our favorite Kanopy picks. While we first discussed these reads in the…
Celebrating B Corp Month: OverDrive, Inc. and Our Commitment to Purpose-Driven Business
When I left my job in higher ed, I was deeply conflicted. I wanted to continue working towards making people’s lives easier or better. I wanted the work that I did to have some tangible, positive effect. I wanted to feel a sense of purpose…
Breaking down barriers: How one school is making reading more accessible with Sora [Global Sora Spotlight]
Blending Physical and Digital Libraries to Meet Students Where They Are At Queensbridge School in South Birmingham, reading is more than just a skill—it’s a gateway to opportunity. As a mixed comprehensive with a vibrant and diverse student population, the school is committed to ensuring…
Meet the Panelists – Digipalooza 2025
Can you feel it in the air? No, it’s not just the warm spring breeze (though that’s nice, too!). We’re buzzing with excitement as we set our sights on summer with less than 5 months left until Digipalooza ‘25—OverDrive’s one-of-a-kind user conference happening August 12-14,…
That’s Hot – Big Books of the 2000s
For all of us that survived the Y2K transition from 1999 to 2000, there will always be something a bit wild about the switching of one century for another (and the fact that absolutely nothing happened to our computers on New Year’s Eve). The 10…
Digital Reading Among Students Hits Another Milestone
2023-2024 Annual Report from Sora Highlights Key Digital Reading Trends in K-12 Schools CLEVELAND – March 18, 2025 – Today, Sora announced the release of its second annual digital reading report for the 2023-2024 year, “The State of K-12 Digital Reading.” The report reveals a…
Final days to enter School Stars 2025: Submissions due Mar. 28
By: Emily Balser, Integrated Marketing Specialist March is such an exciting time in the school year. In many places in the United States, we’re starting to feel the beginning phases of spring push through winter’s cold grasp. Spring break is right around the corner, and…
Help students find their own voice during Be An Author Month!
March is Be An Author Month, and the Sora reading platform is excited to partner with Book Creator to bring literacy to life for students everywhere. What is Be An Author Month? Simply put, March is a month dedicated to literacy! We celebrate National Reading…