How 2020 has changed our reading lives: Part 1
by Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison This year has been nothing if not turbulent. For months, our daily schedules, habits, and…
Save on thousands of comics & graphic novels for your school
A super-powered sale for the supersaver in all of us! From now through July 31, save up to 50% on…
July training updates for K-12 schools
What’s new from OverDrive’s Training team? Check out a few new how-to videos and upcoming training sessions for July, covering…
The ear reading advantage: Why students need audiobook access
By: Regis Coustillac, Account Manager “Well, you didn’t really read the book if you listened to the audiobook.” We’ve probably…
“The Hate U Give”: Now available free to schools, no holds or waitlists
OverDrive stands in solidarity with the Black community. We believe we can and must find ways to do more. As…
Sora Sweet Reads so far…
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist It’s finally summertime here in Cleveland, Ohio (our global headquarters) and while the livin’ isn’t…
Don’t miss these most-downloaded resources for schools
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist These past few months have been quite an adjustment. I won’t say much more than…
New training kit for school staff – Reading to Learn in Sora
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist Educators, you may already be using the Sora – Student Learning at Home training kit,…
Listen & learn: Books about race for students & educators
As educators across the world initiate tough but necessary conversations with their students to address systemic racial injustice, one of…
Support your Chinese language learners with leveled readers
Searching for more content to aid your Chinese language students? OverDrive is pleased to announce new support for your foreign…
Black Lives Matter: OverDrive stands against racism and inequality
OverDrive stands in solidarity with the African American community in the United States and around the world. We believe that…
Dyslexic font and high contrast now available throughout Sora
By: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison We’re excited to share that the Sora student reading app recently introduced two educator-favorite features!…
Sora Spotlight: Patty Jimenez, Media Center Director at Sunnyslope High School (AZ)
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s…
Final days: Save on Spanish, YA & college prep titles for your school
With summer just around the corner, it might seem early to be thinking about fall – and yet, it’ll be…
School Stars share how Sora has impacted remote learning
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist We’ve talked a lot about remote learning over the past few weeks, whether it’s sharing…