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3 reasons Sora Sweet Reads turns summer into a season of reading for the whole family!
Summer is the perfect time for families to relax. But it’s also a time when kids are at risk of losing ground in their reading skills.
Enter Sora Sweet Reads, a free annual summer reading program available through the Sora student reading platform. The program, which runs through Aug. 25, is designed to beat your kids’ summer reading slump with a collection of popular ebooks and select audiobooks perfect for every grade level, from K-12.
The best part? Your child may already have access to Sora through their school – even while they’re on break. If you haven’t already started exploring, simply download the app to a home device or visit it in-browser via soraapp.com. Then, visit the Sora Help site (or keep scrolling) for instructions on how to search for and log in to your school’s collection to start reading.
But first, discover why Sora Sweet Reads is an essential addition to your summer vacation toolkit, no matter how old your readers are!
1. Fun, age-appropriate books for every reader
Curated by grade
Your kids have access to a huge assortment of age-appropriate ebooks and select audiobooks, including:
- 190 titles appropriate for elementary students
- 27 titles for middle school students
- 24 titles for high school students
Based on your school’s content access settings, your child only sees the books appropriate to their grade level, ensuring they stay both challenged and excited to read.
Books they’ll get excited about
This mix of fiction and nonfiction ebooks, plus some audiobooks, has been specially curated to keep kids engaged no matter what their interests are.
From fun picture books and graphic novels to heart-stopping young adult thrillers, the wide variety ensures there’s something suitably sweet for every reader’s palate.
2. Every book is always available (no waiting in line!)
Whether you’re searching the physical library or browsing the digital collection, it can be frustrating when the book you want is already checked out (especially if there’s already a long list ahead of you). But with Sora Sweet Reads, that’s never an issue!
- All titles in the program are simultaneous-use, meaning students can borrow the same books at the same time – no holds or waitlists.
- Books are available 24/7, no matter where your kids are, through August 25. Simply borrow and read (plus, titles are returned automatically – so no pesky late fees!).
3. The “right” kind of screen time
Not all screen time is created equal. When it comes to how kids choose to spend their down time, Sora offers the kind of active, engaging and educational digital immersion that educators and psychologists increasingly recommend.
Unlike passive screen time (like watching TV or scrolling social media), active screen time requires interaction and critical thinking. According to Common Sense Media, children benefit most from digital media that facilitates meaningful engagement. That includes reading, problem-solving or interacting with characters in educational content.
Sora is perfectly suited to the kind of screentime that encourages learning. Students can choose from a wide selection of age-appropriate, immersive stories that help them build vocabulary and develop comprehension skills. By reading books in Sora, families can feel confident that their child’s screen time is not only fun, but meaningful and developmentally beneficial.
Ready, set, read!
Often, your school will curate Sora Sweet Reads titles so that they appear right at the top of the Explore page and are easy to find in Sora – no searching required.
From there, simply browse the titles available to your student based on their grade level. Your child’s next favorite book might just be a tap away!
How to log in to Sora and start reading Sora Sweet Reads titles:
- Step 1: Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
- Step 2: In Sora, find your school (or enter your school’s setup code, if you have it), then sign in.
- Note: If you need your sign-in information (like an ID, username, or password), talk to someone from your school.
- Step 3: Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
- Step 4: Close the book and go to to Shelf see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
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- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.