Save on Scholastic: Up to 50% off 500+ titles through Mar. 31
With a catalog spanning perennially popular picture books, young adult hits, timely nonfiction titles and additional favorites in between, Scholastic is one of the most well-known names in schools today. And right now, you can get over 500 Scholastic ebook and audiobook titles for 30-50%…
Celebrating B Corp Month
OverDrive became a Certified B Corp in 2017, joining companies such as Patagonia, Bombas, Ben & Jerry’s, Warby Parker and others leading a global movement of using business for good. The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and…
March recommended lists you don’t want to miss
There is excitement building as Spring approaches! March is Women’s History Month and a great time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women everywhere. With so many books by and about women, there is plenty to check out for every audience! Easter also snuck…
Influencer-backed social media strategies to promote reading to students
Are you an educator eager to learn about the power of social media to ignite a love for reading in your students? Look no further: Mark your calendars for an influential webinar on Wednesday, Mar. 6 at 5:00 p.m. EST. For this event, we’re thrilled…
March in like a lion with these free marketing kits from OverDrive
I know what Punxsutawney Phil predicted, but coming from Cleveland I’m always hesitant to fully embrace an early spring until I see it. Whether March comes in like a lion or in like a lamb, you can promote your library this month using the free…
SAMR model-based lesson ideas to bring digital books into history class [Sora in the Classroom Series]
In this recurring Sora in the Classroom series, we discuss lesson ideas that utilize Sora to support your state and district technology and curriculum requirements in all subject areas. Previous posts have discussed how Sora can be used in ELA, science, and math. Today, in…
Beat February blues with 3 essential K-12 training resources
February. What can I say about it that hasn’t been already said? Here in the Midwest, it’s grey. It’s cold. On any given day it might be raining, snowing, or some secret third thing (…both). It’s the shortest month, but it feels like the longest…
Shop Sci-Fi Saga books, films, & more
Science fiction is a great genre for a lot of reasons. The tech is often very cool and offers, we hope, a peek into the future. (Where is my flying car already?!) It also gives authors a chance to comment on the world as it…
The Libby Book Awards finalists are here! How many have you read?
The rest of the world might be preparing for the Oscars, but here at OverDrive we are looking forward to finding out who won a Libby Book Award! We want to thank the librarians who voted on the inaugural Libby Book Awards. Thanks to all…
Save Time (and Sanity) with Your Digital Content Librarian
I worked in public libraries for 17 years. In that time, I answered questions at the reference desk, offered technology training, led book clubs, planned large events, and helped buy for my library’s digital collection. And sometimes I did all these things at once. Actually,…