Introducing new languages in Sora
Are your students using the Sora app’s multilingual interface? We’re excited to share that Sora is now available in two additional languages, Korean and Portuguese (Brazilian). (Plus, stay tuned – we’ll also be adding Māori later in 2023!) Your students can update Sora’s display language…
Say YAY! and save on some of the best book series for young adults
Do your young (and young-at-heart!) readers say YAY! whenever they see new additions to your Sora collection? Then we’ve got good news: from now until May 31, you can save 25-50% on some of the best book series for young adults, from #booktok favorites, to…
Sora Sweet Reads is back for 2023! Don’t forget these 3 keys to success.
Last week, we announced the start of our free summer reading program, Sora Sweet Reads. For schools that are opted in, this program delivers access to 57 always available ebooks and select audiobooks (43 for schools outside of the U.S. and Canada) through the Sora…
6 of the best audiobooks for kids and teens that are on sale right now
Spring is here and summer is on its way, which means that most of your students will soon be saying so long to school – for a few months, anyway! But leaving the classroom behind doesn’t mean they also have to give up easy access…
How digital Class Sets helped one North Carolina district reimagine required reading
Located just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, Franklin County Schools (FCS) serves just over 7,900 students spread across eight elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and one early college facility. Much like most districts across the U.S., FCS found itself at a crossroads…
SYNC is back for 2023 – are your teen readers ready for 14 weeks of free audiobooks?
Are your students ear reading enthusiasts? Audio aficionados? If the answer is yes, then we have exciting news: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens, provided by AudioFile Magazine and powered by the Sora student reading app, is back for its 14th season this Thursday, April 27! SYNC is a summer…
Prepare, Promote, Participate: Tips to keep students reading during school breaks
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer PREPARE Prepare your school community to continue reading with Sora during school breaks. Make sure all students & staff can sign into Sora with their school credentials. Remind students that they can download Sora to their personal devices, or access…
5 essential tips to support student reading success with Sora reports & data
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer Whether your school year is almost over or it’s just begun, OverDrive Marketplace has reading data and insights to help you better understand how, when, why, and how much your students are using Sora. We asked your OverDrive Account team…
3 ways to read for free in Sora this spring & summer
Summer is on its way to the Northern Hemisphere! For many of us, that might mean warm sunny days, Saturdays on the beach and – best of all – vacation. For your students, it’s an exciting, busy time during which literacy-building habits like reading might…
Save more and spend less on spring & summer reads in Sora
This spring and summer, you can get your Sora collection vacation-ready for less with discounts on audiobooks, children’s books and more. Save on audiobooks for all ages Did you hear the news? From now until June 30, you can save on 50,000+ titles from all…