Sora Sweet Reads returns May 5
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist What do a web slinger, a heroic Disney princess, a talking sponge and a would-be Jedi all have in common? They’re all heading your way this May as part of the Sora Sweet Reads program! Sora Sweet Reads is OverDrive’s…
School Stars 2021: Enter now, before it’s too late!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist We’ve seen so many amazing entries in this year’s School Stars contest. From engaging virtual displays, to hilarious student-made videos, to informational and promotional social posts and much more, schools have shown that despite a challenging past year, the love…
Upcoming webinar: Top 10 Tips for Showing Off on Social
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist and Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist Have you ever noticed people scrolling through their phones when they have a few seconds of downtime? Almost everyone has a social media account (or four) that they check daily. Lucky for libraries and schools,…
Webinar: How to Use Digital Books With Your Curriculum
In the post-pandemic landscape, how can your literacy teams alter the way they teach? The answer might be simpler than you think. Join a panel of experts from EL Education, OverDrive’s Sora team and an educator with the NYC Department of Education for How to…
Webinar – “Sora: The future of reading is right now”, presented in partnership with ClassLink
Interested in learning more about how the Sora reading app integrates with our edtech partner ClassLink? Check out Sora: The future of reading is right now, a webinar jointly presented by ClassLink and OverDrive Education as part of the ClassLink Partner Spotlight Series. Though the…
Sora Spotlight: Chris Haught, Media Specialist at Southwest Educational Development Center (UT)
By: Kristen Hein, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked…
2021: A resolution-free reading year
by: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison I’ve been writing about reading resolutions on this blog for, what, five years now? At the start of a new year, I’m usually excited to put fingers to keyboard and talk about what worked for me over the previous 12…
Celebrate, read & educate: Black History Month titles for students of all ages
It’s no question that students should be exposed to inclusive reading no matter which month it is. But Black History Month in particular represents a unique time during which we can and should dedicate additional space to honoring and elevating Black voices and stories. Whether…
New live webinar – Shop, Curate, Promote: Enhance your digital collection during OverDrive’s 2021 Chinese New Year Sale
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Happy Year of the Ox! According to Chinese astrology, 2021 is considered a year of prosperity and wellness. I don’t know about you, but I could use some prosperity and wellness in my life! Start off the Year of the…
Meet up with OverDrive Education & Sora at #TCEA 2021!
TCEA 2021 has gone all virtual and is here all week, from Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5. To learn more about the Sora student reading app and see how other educators are implementing digital content to engage students and staff, visit OverDrive Education’s…