6 ways to use Sora outside of ELA + 1 that may surprise you!
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager Supporting your English classes with digital novels seems like a natural approach, a natural fit and a natural partnership. But a librarian and a PE teacher? Now, that may seem like an unlikely pair! However, as our past Sora Spotlight…
Sneak a peek at the TeachingBooks Sora Extra pilot!
Did you see the news? During the 2023 editions of FETC and TCEA, OverDrive Education announced that the Sora app is piloting a new Sora Extra that provides students with easy access to interactive reading and learning resources from TeachingBooks.net. This Sora Extra will give…
Get spicy with OverDrive staff training this March
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager They say variety is the spice of life; if that’s true, OverDrive’s staff training series for March is 5 chili pepper emoji spicy! There truly is something for everyone this month. Expand Content Discovery and Leverage Patron Interests with Libby…
WIN US$2,500 for books: Enter School Stars NOW!
Our 2023 School Stars contest has launched and we’re already receiving some out-of-this-world submissions. But we want to make sure that your school has a chance to win US$2,500 in content credit to add new titles to your digital library, in addition to (new this…
Kanopy Celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
By: Kanopy From its origins as a weeklong observance to a federally recognized annual month-long celebration dedicated to the role of women in our history, Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to learn and reflect. We are proud to support our library partners by…
The Digipalooza 2023 countdown is on! 4 can’t-miss sessions
Believe it or not, but Digipalooza ‘23 is less than six months away! This year’s theme is Forward Together, and we hope you will register to join us August 9-11, 2023 in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, for a unique blend of education, networking, and…
Mark your calendars for our 2023 Big Library Read dates!
With a new year comes new digital book clubs for our partners! We’ve already started looking forward to new adventures in the upcoming year, including selecting our 2023 Big Library Read (BLR) dates. But first, we want to thank all the librarians, educators, students, and…
5 tips to reach more readers with new Access+ Collections (number 3 is our favorite!)
We know maximizing your budget while still meeting demand for digital content can be challenging. Especially now, when more people are discovering your digital offerings for the first time. Our new Access+ Collections are designed so you can find engaging ebook and audiobooks titles in…
Sora Spotlight: Meet the Roy Junior High (UT) educators who merged PE and literacy
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager In this recurring Sora Spotlight series, we feature a wide range of educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. Here, we ask them…
February Resource Center round-up: Black History Month, Blind Date with an Ebook & new Zoom backgrounds
OverDrive’s K-12 Resource Center is your school’s one-stop shop for free educational, curriculum and promotional resources to support both students and teachers. It’s the easiest way to access ready-made and customizable marketing and training tools that can help increase usage of your school’s digital collection…