5 bookish resolutions beyond “read more books”
For several years in a row I would set a reading resolution related to the number of books I read. I don’t think I ever actually hit that goal. Eventually I stopped making that particular resolution and started to adopt reading goals beyond the number…
New Year’s Resolutions? There’s a Libby Extra for that!
Start the year off right by helping your community meet their New Year’s Resolutions using Libby Extras! From learning new skills, creative endeavors, to preparing students for college and beyond, providing Libby Extras is a great way for you to engage with patrons and help…
Recapping the top blog posts of 2023: The Sora app year-in-review
There’s always something a little bit fresh and exciting about looking ahead to a new year (even if the school year is technically only half-over in many places). But the end of the year is also a time for reflection – so before we turn…
Final days to save up to 50% on 2023 releases for kids & teens
The year is almost over, but there’s still time to save on books to read by the fire over break (even if you’re just streaming it over Netflix). Have you had a chance to shop the End of Year Sale in OverDrive Marketplace? Countless titles…
A virtual conversation: 4 creative ways to use Sora’s shelf talkers in the classroom
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Shelf talkers are a way for educators to leave a virtual note on a title so students can see them when they’re browsing in Sora. What we love about shelf talkers is the way they can spark interest in—or even…
Young Adult holiday romances that will make you say “I love you snow much”
By Jane Whitehurst, Digital Content Librarian There is something inherently magical about the days between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, even when the weather here in Cleveland is dark and depressing. Thinking about this season makes me envision candles softly glowing, frost on the windows, a…
“Their” book, not “the” book: Meet the IL educator using digital to bring student choice into curriculum [Sora Spotlight]
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager Each Sora Spotlight profile showcases educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their innovative strategies to implement the platform and engage students. We’ve asked them to share their stories so that we can all be inspired…
The ultimate guide to the best books of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Not the holidays (although that is also enjoyable), no, I am talking about when publications and websites put out their Best Books of 2023 lists! Whether you are looking to fill holds on these popular titles, fill gaps…
Ring in the new year with our free marketing kits for January
Personally, I’m someone who prefers to spend her New Years Eve at home. In the past that has meant ordering takeout and watching the boxset of a beloved television show I had received as a Christmas present or curling up with a good book checked…
Sora in the Classroom: Using digital books for science curriculum
By: Amanda Izuka-Lawman, Product Support Specialist In this recurring Sora in the Classroom series, we discuss lesson ideas that leverage the Sora digital reading platform to support your state and district technology and curriculum requirements across all subject areas. So far, you’ve learned how Sora…