For many of our school partners, the start of the calendar year is also the halfway point of the school year. With winter break in the rearview mirror, you may be looking ahead now to spring, or – if you’re really feeling the winter blues…
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager A few years ago, I lucked into a problem. I was asked by a very high up higher-up to build a unique digital collection (I am not a librarian) for readers of all ages (I’d never taught kids younger than…
It’s been a busy week for the Sora reading app team! If you missed us at #FETC23 in New Orleans, you’ll have another chance to connect at the 2023 TCEA Convention and Exposition (Jan. 30 – Feb. 2) in San Antonio. Swing by Booth #1672…
By: Emily Tara, Integrated Marketing Specialist Can you believe that January is already coming to a close? I hope you all – wherever you are – have had a wonderful start to the new year! We often speak of the new year as a time…
Are you attending #FETC2023 in New Orleans this week (Jan. 24-26)? If so, be sure to swing by Booth #2843 to check out everything the Sora team has in store! You can schedule a sit-down with a team member, attend an in-booth presentation from one…
A major milestone for students and educators in Tasmania is being celebrated as Libraries Tasmania has partnered with the State Government to bring the Sora student reading app from OverDrive into all Tasmanian government schools. Through the partnership, 60,000 students in the almost 200 Tasmanian…
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager The new year snuck up on me. When the clock stuck midnight on December 31 I was facing another year of trying to become the best version of myself possible. How did I even get here? Luckily, I had already…
In this recurring Sora Spotlight series, we feature a wide range of educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. Here, we ask them to share their insights and…
The end of the calendar year is nearly here, offering a chance to rest and reset before the school year resumes in 2023. With many schools on break, now’s your chance to catch up on all the goings-on of a very busy 2022 on the OverDrive…
From recipes to help your older students rustle up something sweet or savory (with supervision!) in the kitchen, to books to help your youngest readers feel included in the cooking process, there’s something for everyone on this list of the best baking books you can…
Whether you’re celebrating the holidays with friends and family or simply looking forward to some time off to relax, winter break is a welcome reprieve for students and educators alike. It’s also a perfect time to remind your students that with Sora, the school library…
When you build a diverse collection for your school library, you’re taking steps to ensure that every student has access to reading options that best meet their learning needs and allow them to see themselves in their reading – a key factor when it comes…