#TCEA22 is almost here — plan your visit with the Sora team now!
The Sora reading app team is on the road again, and this time we’ll be at the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Convention & Exposition (Feb. 7-10) in Dallas, Texas! To open the festivities, you can check out a concurrent session (“How One District is…
Be In the Know with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!
Join Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) for a special catalog presentation on Wed., Feb. 23, 2022 at 2pm ET. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman as he discusses his latest middle grade…
Rediscover Marketplace with all new live February K-12 webinars!
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager I am still writing “2020” on my documents, so it’s not surprising to me that many folks continue to discover the Sora student reading app two-plus years into the pandemic. Being immersed in digital content for work ensures that I’m…
The next Together We Read US is almost here!
It’s time for another Together We Read for our United States libraries! This digital book club is an opportunity for users at United States libraries to read the same book at the same time. From Feb. 7 – 21, 2022, readers will be able to…
Meet the new Professional Book Nerds!
Since its inception in 2015, OverDrive’s podcast Professional Book Nerds (PBN) has produced over 600 episodes and 1.8 million downloads, and has interviewed hundreds of authors ranging from debut authors to Pultizer Prize winners. PBN records, edits and produces two episodes a week: Mondays are…
School Stars Returns Feb. 7, 2022!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I always look forward to the new year. It brings new beginnings and new commitments. Often, new shows launch (and that’s great for me, because I think over the last two years I’ve watched all of Netflix. All of it)….
Introducing Sora Extras: Learning resources through the student reading app
Looking for new educational resources to keep students learning and growing in the Sora reading app? You’re in luck! We’re excited to share that Sora Extras — a new category of content to help you reach and engage more students — are now available for…
Join the Sora team at #FETC 2022!
The Future of Education Technology Conference – better known as FETC – is back Jan. 25-Jan. 28, and the Sora reading app team is looking forward to the opportunity to connect with our school partners for a few days! The exhibition hall opens on Jan….
LibLearnX Spotlight Sessions from OverDrive
The American Library Association’s new Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) virtual conference is here! As part of LibLearnX 2022, OverDrive is hosting multiple live presentations for librarians and other attendees to learn more about our features and services. Each presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, with…
TeachingBooks named a 2021 Common Sense Selection for Learning
We’re excited to announce that TeachingBooks has been named a 2021 Common Sense Selection for Learning! According to Common Sense Education, Common Sense Selections for Learning are characterized as best-in-class media resources and tools that facilitate great learning experiences for students and educators. The selections…