By: Christina Samek, OverDrive Marketing Specialist. OverDrive Summer Read is finally here! The collections* have now been added, in eBook format, to OverDrive-powered school websites. They will be available, with unlimited access, through June 30th. We’re very excited about this program and hope our schools…
This Saturday, May 21, has officially been dubbed National Readathon Day. This holiday is dedicated to the joy of reading and giving, as readers everywhere join together in libraries, schools and on social media (#Readathon2016) to read and raise funds in support of literacy. This…
By: Christina Samek, OverDrive Marketing Specialist. We are excited to announce the annual OverDrive Summer Read program, designed to encourage your students to keep reading all year long. This program helps prevent the summer slide by providing exciting titles for your students to read that…
By: Adam Sockel, who still loves whimsy. Early this week we shared some of our favorite children’s book quotes to celebrate Children’s Book Week. These were very well received and since stealing an idea is totally cool if it’s your own idea we thought we’d share…
Audiobook SYNC, the yearly summer reading program designed to help teens avoid the summer slide, is now live. Each week from now until August 17th, SYNC will give away two paired audiobook titles that readers can download for free. These titles are yours to keep…
By: Sydney Kalnay, M.Ed., MFA and an OverDrive Training Specialist. *This post is the first in a series around the topic of using digital content as a classroom tool, both as a way to further engage students and to make the lives of teachers and…
By: Adam Sockel, OverDrive Social Media Specialist and lover of whimsy Around the OverDrive campus we adore children’s books. They’re the foundation of what made us all fall in love with reading. Stop by any random desk in our offices and you’ll find inspiring children’s…
It’s no secret that kids growing up in today’s society are comfortable with technology. Many toddlers are raised with tablets, smart phones and laptops surrounding them and it’s not long before parents use these tools to help entertain them through eBooks, educational games or episodes…
By: Jessica Sanders is the Director of Social Outreach for Whooo’s Reading, a San Diego-based education organization that motivates students to read more every day. It’s available to teachers, schools and districts. Jessica grew up reading books like The Giver and Holes, and is passionate…
BOOM! The silver screen isn’t the only place you’ll find the Justice League and the Suicide Squad this Spring. From the birthplace of Superman (Cleveland, Ohio!), OverDrive is excited to announce DC Comics are now available to purchase in Marketplace. KAPOW! Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman,…
OverDrive Read and Listen are the easiest ways to enjoy content from your digital library website. Simply borow the title you want to enjoy and then starting reading (or listening) to them right in your browser. No downloads or apps necessary. Read (eBooks) and Listen…
We are excited to unveil the brand new OverDrive Resource Center, where you’ll find all your marketing, training and collection development needs in one simple location. At the Resource Center you’ll discover essential tools to grow your circulation, separated by platform type (Library, K-12, etc.)…