ISTELive 24: Meet Sora + TeachingBooks & learn new ways to save time and budget on digital books
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…
OverDrive and the Children’s Book Council of Australia partner for the Shadow Judging Book of the Year Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that OverDrive is partnering with the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) to support their Shadow Judging Book of the Year Awards. This collaboration gives schools across Australia the opportunity to connect young people to great literature at no cost. For…
An IL district bridges the reading access gap with public library partnership
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…
Get set for summer reading: Dive into Sora Sweet Reads now!
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…
Dear Reader, we have some regency-inspired YA book recommendations
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….
American Association of School Librarians names Sora a 2024 Best Digital Tool for Teaching & Learning!
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,…
The power of a direct link: Connect students with digital books on Sora
Whether you’re looking to recommend choice reading titles, introduce a new format, or “assign” a book for class, direct links can help teachers and librarians just like you connect readers with digital titles on Sora. New to direct linking? Try it yourself: Sign into Sora…
10 lyrically written reads for the “tortured poet” in every student
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…
Picture this: Final days to save up to 50% on 70,000+ children’s books
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…
How digital books became a classroom essential for one MI high school
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…