School Stars returns for 2020
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist OverDrive’s School Stars promotion contest has returned for 2020! Now’s the time to share how you promote the Sora reading app in your school for a chance to win our grand prize: $2,500 USD in content credit to help grow your…
Key reads to honor African American History Month
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist National African American History week was established in 1926 to commemorate the contributions of people of African descent to our nation. In 1976, the holiday was extended to the entire month of February. African American History Month highlights outstanding leaders…
OverDrive Founder & CEO Steve Potash’s annual message to our library and school partners
[This letter was sent via email on the morning of January 22, 2020] Happy New Year to you, your families, and your teams. As we start the new decade, I feel it is important to write to you and share a few 2019 highlights, what…
Sora Spotlight: Caroline Carr, library media specialist at Parkwood Hill Intermediate
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked…
Usher in the Year of the Rat with OverDrive’s 2020 Chinese New Year Sale
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing and Communications Specialist Happy Chinese New Year! From now until Feb. 29, OverDrive school partners can welcome the Year of the Rat with 25-50% off thousands of Chinese juvenile and young adult ebooks and audiobooks. This is the the best opportunity…
2 key Sora tools for educators
By: Ben Kowalczyk, Account Manager On Dec. 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 73/25, which recognized last Friday, Jan. 24 as the International Day of Education. At OverDrive, we fully understand and appreciate the impact that educators have on the development of…
Get the new year started with Sora
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist As we settle into a new year, join the Training team at OverDrive for our live, recurring webinar series, Getting Started with Sora. This session is great for partners new to OverDrive and for those who would like a refresher…
May 2020 begin your best reading decade yet
By: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison In 2017, I failed to reach my reading goals. In 2018, I followed a self-made plan and hit my goal. And in 2019, I had my best reading year yet. I aimed to read 100 books, and I finished 105….
OverDrive Resource Center updates
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager The Staff Training pages on our Resource Center have been redesigned with you in mind, and we’ll be adding improvements throughout 2020 to ensure you have everything you need to get started learning about all things OverDrive. Webinars –Live and…
The genrefied library: How one elementary librarian made the transition
By: Meredith Wemhoff, Account Manager Every book lover has their unique preference for how to organize their personal library. For example, arranging based on color has become increasingly popular. I hesitate to admit that my current organizational method is no method at all. Elbow Room…