How Children’s literature shaped my life
“Believing takes practice.” – A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle When I was a toddler I spent countless hours in the laps of my parents, flipping page after page of books about rabbits, both stuffed and otherwise, worlds of nonsense that could only be…
We’re launching a magazine and we’re now accepting submissions on what you want to read about
We’re excited to announce that OverDrive is launching a quarterly online magazine and we want your input. Titled Perspectives on Reading, this publication will provide unique insight into the world of reading and its impact on our communities. It’s designed to serve our valued library, school and…
No hassle event planning at the Resource Center
By: Abbie Frank, Outreach Specialist. We know that planning an event can be stressful and you have A LOT of details to think through, but don’t fret. OverDrive has fun, event templates in the Resource Center to grab the attention of your readers. Let’s take a look……
Special webcast: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens – 2018 summer reading program
By: Shannon Hunt, Training Manager The OverDrive Training team is happy to partner with AudioFile magazine once again to bring you all the news and information you need to know about SYNC Audiobooks for Teens 2018, which returns this year on April 26th. SYNC is…
Read About it, Talk About it: Tough Topics for Teens
Being a teenager is difficult. It’s an experience that every adult has gone through, yet it remains a situation that is nearly impossible to relate to. Each generation endures different trials and tribulations than the teenagers before them and so, despite the fact that we’ve…
Nerding out on Dr. Seuss for Read Across America
By: Adam Sockel, OverDrive’s resident Seuss nerd. The day has returned, It’s time once again To celebrate a good doctor, And his Seusstacular friends Each year on 3/2, We rock our striped hats To sing praise for Ted Geisel, And his mischievous cat Read…
All about Ireland
By: Bethany Porter, Collection Development Specialist. It’s that time of year again! When the whole world seems like it’s raining, and I wear green EVERY DAY, and I can’t stop talking about that one place that I love so much… St. Patrick’s Day brings out…
Give your community the gift of reading this holiday season
Each year, libraries around the world experience a surge in their OverDrive traffic as the calendar turns to December. Existing users will dive into “best of” lists and look forward to 2018, as new patrons unwrap devices and learn about the 24/7 access of your…
Add these books and bevvie pairings to your autumn reading list
We asked Team OverDrive for their favorite fall reading selections. And, once cozied up by the fire, in the chair or with a fuzzy buddy, what’s on their coaster nearby? Transition begins with tea I’ve gotta go with The Hobbit, and I’d pair that with a…
10 YA book quotes to prepare for Teen Read Week
By: Adam Sockel, Marketing Communications Specialist This year, the literary world will be celebrating Teen Read Week from October 8-14 and in preparation we’re sharing some of our favorite young adult book quotes. Throughout the school year, students will receive required reading assignments designed to…
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