Meet the NY educator using digital books to help students “thrive and succeed!” [Sora Spotlight]
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager The Sora Spotlight series showcases educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school. They’ve impressed us with their innovative strategies to implement the platform and engage students – and now, we’re asking them to share their stories so that we…
How one district improved its literacy outcomes with digital books
Recent NAEP data shows that reading scores have declined in more than half of all U.S. states – an unfortunate trend that started even before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classroom learning across the country. Now, school districts are seeking new strategies to right the ship…
Coming soon to Libby: New ways for your patrons to enjoy OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive Magazines continue to grow in popularity among librarians and readers alike, and for good reason! With no circulation cap and unlimited simultaneous use, magazines are always available and patrons can enjoy every issue of every magazine. Magazines also help you expand the content variety…
Shop #WITMonth books, films, & more
By Shelia Mawdsley, Digital Content Librarian Twice a month, our team will assemble a thematic one-stop-shop collection of books, films, lists, and Libby Extras to provide a more seamless shopping experience. This week’s theme is Women in Translation Month. #WITMonth is a celebration every August…
Last chance: Enter our Sora back-to-school social giveaway! 🎉
Back-to-school is here, and to celebrate we’re running a social giveaway that offers educators the chance to win some swag and snacks. Follow a few simple steps and you just might be the lucky recipient of a care package that includes a soft Sora sweatshirt,…
Celebrate the new school year with new reads and new adventures
My nephew started Kindergarten last week. In the pictures my sister sent me, his smile was big beneath the bright blue hoodie he wore that resembled a beloved video game character. Growing up, I always loved the first day of school and the hope and…
Heading back to school? Here are 2 essential reminders.
For the past two weeks, I’ve been staring at the calendar and thinking “Hold on – wasn’t it JUST June?” Observations about the swift passage of time might seem cliché (hey, now let’s talk about this crazy weather we’ve been having!), but nonetheless, I think…
4 lessons we learned at Digipalooza ‘23
Last week, Team OverDrive and librarians from all over the world came together in Cleveland, Ohio for Digipalooza ‘23. One of my favorite things about our conference is hearing directly from library partners about all the tremendous things they are doing on a daily basis…
Soak up the last of Sora Sweet Reads!
Happy August! Can you believe we’re here already? It feels like just yesterday we were announcing the start of the Sora Sweet Reads program for 2023. And, just like the Taylor Swift lyric goes (“August slipped away into a moment in time…“), the program –…
Love is in the air – Learn more about new Tor Publishing Group imprint, Bramble
Everyone deserves a good love story. Look no further than Tor Publishing Group’s new romantic imprint, Bramble! Join us on Wednesday, August 23 at 2pm ET to learn more about Bramble and get a sneak peek at upcoming titles from their catalog releasing this fall….