Reaching emerging readers with technology that works
By: Angela DiBenedetto, Amanda Izuka-Lawman, and Carley Cook Every English Language Arts teacher has encountered one – likely in every single class. In fact, it’s safe to say there’s usually more than one. (And no, we’re not talking about dead dry-erase markers.) We mean the…
Your ultimate Sora rec list for the End of Year Sale: Stock up now!
The countdown to 2026 is on (we can’t believe it, either) – and so is your chance to refresh your school’s Sora collection at the best prices all year! The End of Year Sale is the perfect opportunity to add top titles and student favorites…
Fall into reading: Meet the creators behind 9 new Scholastic standouts
Back in August, we shared a first look at the incredible lineup of Scholastic’s fall 2025 releases. Now, we’re back with exclusive author and illustrator videos for each of the nine standout titles. Head over to OverDrive Marketplace today to add these titles to your…
Final day to save big on K-12 essentials, “Big Nate” & more
Today is your last chance to take advantage of this year’s Back to School Sale, where you’ll find super fall savings on titles for your school’s digital collection. Have a cart you’ve been meaning to get to? Don’t forget to check out and get more…
Skill up with Sora! A month-by-month plan to boost student engagement
Do your students claim to prefer physical books to ebooks? Are they reluctant to try using a phone or tablet to read books for fun? Mastering digital reading skills and learning how to interact with digital text is imperative for students to succeed in higher…
The Dung Beetle and Me [Guest Post + Giveaway]
By: David Elliott, Author of In the Desert In March of this year, Candlewick Press released In the Desert, the penultimate in a series of ten lavishly illustrated poetry picture books focusing on the world of animals. By the time the last book is on…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 3: Libraries, readers & the future we’re building together
Catching up? Check out the Digipalooza ’25 Day 1 and Day 2 recaps Though Day 3 – the final day – of Digipalooza ’25 had a lighter events schedule than Day 2, it certainly wasn’t short on compelling moments. After kicking off the morning with…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 2: A keynote session with Jason Reynolds, libraries leading the way with AI & more
Catching up? Check out our Digipalooza Day 1 recap. Digipalooza ’25 is in full swing, and Day 2 was loaded with energy, inspiration and a whole lot of library love! First, attendees fueled up for a day full of learning with a delightful, delicious breakfast,…
Digipalooza Day 1: A big Blue Sky Campus welcome to hundreds of attendees
We’ve barely wrapped up the first day of Digipalooza ’25, and we’re already having the best time! This week, we’re bringing you hot-off-the-presses updates and recaps from OverDrive’s one-of-a-kind user conference. Taking place just steps away from Lake Erie in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio,…
Let the reading games begin: Sora’s new Reading Challenges are here!
Looking for a fresh way to ignite a love of reading in your classroom or library this school year? Say hello to Reading Challenges in Sora, a brand-new feature designed to turn everyday reading into a fun, motivating adventure for students and educators alike. Whether…