Join the Sora and TeachingBooks teams in the Mile High City! ISTELive 24, one of the world’s most comprehensive edtech events, is June 23-26 in Denver, CO – and we can’t wait to see you at Booth #1524! There’s always a ton to do at…
According to a 2024 Audio Publishers Association survey, audiobooks are on the upswing: Audiobook revenue grew 9% in 2023, with 38% of U.S. adults reporting that they’d listened to an audiobook in the last year (up from a reported 35% the year prior). Children’s audiobook…
For our school partners in the Northern Hemisphere, the end of another school year might be equal parts exciting and stressful. To cut down on everything you need to remember, we’ve developed this handy checklist you can consult all summer to make sure your Sora…
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…
Each year, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) picks its Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning, honoring electronic resources that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development for school librarians and their educator collaborators. We’re thrilled to announce that Sora (and our sister brand,…
By: Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia, Social Media Specialist Dear reader, step back in time to the refined elegance and scandalous secrets of the Regency era. These book recommendations will transport your teen readers back in time, to a world full of ballrooms, courtly romance, and intrigue. 1….
Recreational reading is one of the most important habits that students can develop to get ahead academically. And yet, recent NAEP data shows that in 2023, only 14% of 13-year-olds reported reading for fun almost every day – 13 percentage points lower than in 2012….
We’re excited to share that our 2024 Sora Sweet Reads program has launched! Sora Sweet Reads is our no-cost collection of always available ebooks and select audiobooks for grades K-12, available in the US/Canada and globally. If you’ve previously opted into the program, you should…
Located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Kirby School District 140 serves more than 3,500 students in preschool through eighth grade. Like many schools in 2020, the district — which includes two middle and five elementary schools — was not fully prepared for some of…
How can you be sure you’re getting the most out of your ebook and audiobook collection in Sora? How do you keep students exploring and engaged all year (yes, even during summer) long? Get an inside look from a top Sora reading district! In under…
Books that we loved when we were young tend to hold a special place in our hearts, no matter how long it’s been since we aged away from them. Many of us can keenly recall our most beloved childhood favorites and may even still have…
By: Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia, Social Media Specialist As Taylor Swift unveils her latest album masterpiece, The Tortured Poets Department, it’s no surprise that her exploration of the five stages of grief is captivating audiences worldwide, who are drawn in by the vibrancy of her lyrics, poignant…
