This week only: Get 50% off “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Books 1-18
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is one of the most popular children’s book series of today (and perpetually one of the most borrowed series across schools with Sora). If you’re one of the many educators whose kids clamor for more of the…
Save 25-50% on books for the last half of the school year during the End of Year Sale!
Holiday breaks are just around the corner – meaning the second half of the school year is closer than it may seem (sorry – too soon?). Perhaps you’re already prepped and ready for 2025. You’ve got your Class Sets and other required reads lined up,…
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“An easy and instant way to get a book into the hands of a reader”: Meet Director of Library & Information Services Sarah Downs [Sora Spotlight]
The Sora Spotlight series profiles educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their creative strategies to get more students reading digitally. To inspire us all to find new ways to reach learners across our communities, we’ve asked them to share their…
NEW: Unlimited mixed-format Cost Per Circ budgets in OverDrive Marketplace
Did you know you can now create multiple, mixed-format Cost Per Circ (CPC) budgets in OverDrive Marketplace? This new feature makes it easier to facilitate book clubs and other school initiatives, fill holds quickly, leverage special funding, experiment with niche content, and more. Unlimited mixed-format…
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Public library usage in Sora hit all-time high in October [Infographic]
As far as digital reading platforms go, there’s a lot about Sora that makes it unique – and that’s not just our bias talking! One of the most important options available to schools with Sora is its novel ability to connect students with age-appropriate content…
Entries now open for Sora’s Mascot Election!
What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually! So it’s no surprise that a lot often goes into CHOOSING a name – which is why we need help from you and your classrooms to pick the name for our Sora mascot. Contest entries are now…
5 reasons to shop the Back to School Sale before it ends on Sept. 30
The Back to School Sale is one of the biggest sales we host all year – and its almost over! Here are five reasons you’ll want to check it out before disappears for another year! 1. It’s the largest selection of titles on sale all…
Can’t-miss 2024 Pura Belpré winners & honorees for Hispanic Heritage Month & beyond
Named for Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, the Pura Belpré Award (est. 1996) is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator “whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of…
Introducing Hickory Hollow – an exclusive collection of middle grade stories, available to schools ONLY in Sora!
We’re excited to announce the launch of Hickory Hollow, a premier collection of original content designed to inspire and entertain your middle grade readers. This new series is available to schools exclusively through Sora. Its unique storytelling experience includes six captivating ebooks and six spellbinding…
4 ideas for using Sora as a classroom management tool
By: Cara Leach, Product Support Specialist No matter what grade you teach, you know that classroom management plays a huge role in your day-to-day plans. Classroom management is the process teachers use to create a learning environment that supports students and helps lessons run smoothly….