The OverDrive team’s 7 self-help books that actually helped
The self-help book genre is pretty vast, and what works for one person isn’t always guaranteed to resonate with another. But sometimes, a good recommendation is all you need to embark on your next reading adventure, which is why Team OverDrive is sharing some of…
OverDrive Education announces top K-12 ebook & audiobook downloads for 2020
In 2020, a worldwide shift to partial or fully remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that K-12 students accessed more digital books than ever through the Sora student reading app. OverDrive Education data from 38,000 schools in 71 countries shows that tens of…
10 cozy holiday picture books to read around the fire
The holidays are here, and while they may not be accompanied by quite as much hustle and bustle as in years past, there’s magic to be found in some of the quieter, simpler moments as well: the first snowfall, twinkling lights, a warm drink –…
Spring into spring & summer with these 5 new YA & youth titles
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist As we continue to practice social distancing and conduct learning at home for the foreseeable future, there might not ever be a better time to add to – or catch up on – your reading list. And spring 2020 brings…
Discover Spanish ebooks & audiobooks for students of all ages
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist This month, we celebrated Cinco de Mayo in a very different environment than normal. While the fifth of May historically celebrates a Mexican military victory over Napoleon, in popular culture it has become a day of parades and festivities (with…
10 graphic novels to spark students’ interest in classic literature
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing & Communications Specialist For some students, finding out that their assigned reading list includes works by authors like Shakespeare or Dickens might inspire a sense of foreboding — or, at the very least, great reluctance. These texts can often present as…
Key reads to honor African American History Month
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist National African American History week was established in 1926 to commemorate the contributions of people of African descent to our nation. In 1976, the holiday was extended to the entire month of February. African American History Month highlights outstanding leaders…
Usher in the Year of the Rat with OverDrive’s 2020 Chinese New Year Sale
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing and Communications Specialist Happy Chinese New Year! From now until Feb. 29, OverDrive school partners can welcome the Year of the Rat with 25-50% off thousands of Chinese juvenile and young adult ebooks and audiobooks. This is the the best opportunity…
16 reads to spark your holiday spirit
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing and Communications Specialist The holidays – all of them, and seemingly all at once – have arrived! With so much daily hustle and bustle surrounding this time of year, it can often seem like it’s over before it even began. That’s…
A long time ago in a library far, far away…
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist I’ve been a fan of Star Wars for so long, I can’t even remember when I first discovered the series. My 16th birthday was Star Wars themed, my work bag is a BB8 book bag and when I…