Sora Releases Texas-Specific Guide to Empower 1.26 Million Emergent Bilinguals Through Student-Driven Literacy
New advocacy guide details funding pathways and research-backed strategies to help Texas school districts shift from permanent scaffolding to independent reading success. Key Takeaways from the Texas Guide: Transition to student-driven scaffolding: Texas districts can accelerate literacy by replacing permanent modifications with flexible, student-controlled…
ITVS and Kanopy Partner on Direct-To-Platform Distribution Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers
New presale model secures upstream value for educational and public library rights, empowering creators to close critical production budget gaps SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 6, 2026 — Independent Television Service (ITVS) today announced a landmark partnership with Kanopy, the premier streaming service for universities and…
New White Paper from Sora Highlights Shift Toward Independent Reading for Multilingual Learners
Research from Sora and Instructure highlights how student-controlled, multimodal tools turn literacy assistance into a pathway for long-term growth Key Findings from the Report Supports should fade as skills develop: Digital reading supports should be flexible and student-controlled, allowing students to rely on them less…
OverDrive Names Liz Carrasco Chief Technology Officer
Carrasco brings more than 20 years of senior technology leadership in digital media and streaming to OverDrive’s global platforms CLEVELAND – August 25, 2026 – Today, OverDrive announced the appointment of Liz Carrasco as Chief Technology Officer. With more than two decades of senior leadership experience at some of the world’s largest…
OverDrive Acquires divibib, Bringing Onleihe Libraries onto Libby through Partnership with ekz-Group
Acquisition deepens OverDrive’s long-term commitment to libraries and readers across the German-speaking world MUNICH/REUTLINGEN — August 11, 2026 — OverDrive, the company behind the Libby, Sora, and Kanopy apps for libraries and schools, today announced it has entered into a partnership with ekz-Group and acquired divibib GmbH, the ekz-Group subsidiary behind Onleihe,…
Libby and Perlego Announce Partnership to Increase Accessibility to Academic and Professional Resources within Institutions
Partnership connects Perlego’s digital content library with Libby as a Libby Extra, providing increased access for students. CLEVELAND and LONDON, UK. – July 30, 2026 – Libby and Perlego today announced a partnership that connects students at academic institutions to Perlego’s extensive collection of academic…
POV and Kanopy Partner to Launch “The Road to 40 – A Journey into POV’s Documentary Legacy”
Co-curated collections celebrate nearly four decades of independent documentary storytelling through landmark films from the POV and POV Shorts catalogues. CLEVELAND and Brooklyn, N.Y. — July 29, 2026 — American Documentary announced today a new partnership with Kanopy—the leading streaming platform for public libraries and universities—as the organization prepares…
Libby and TNT Bring “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” to Life With Free Public Screenings and Curated Reading Collection
Fans can use the Libby app to check out e-books and audiobooks inspired by season 2 or attend community screenings in Los Angeles and Brooklyn CLEVELAND – July 22, 2026 – Libby, the leading library reading app, and TNT are bringing season 2 of the…
OverDrive Founder Steve Potash to Lead Next Chapter of Global Literacy Advocacy
As OverDrive Marks 40 Years, Founder Steve Potash Advances Next Phase of Mission‑Driven Leadership CLEVELAND — June 24, 2026 — As OverDrive enters its 40th year, founder Steve Potash is entering a new chapter of mission‑driven leadership focused on expanding global advocacy for literacy, support…
OverDrive Appoints Marc DeBevoise Chief Executive Officer; Founder Steve Potash Named Chairman of the Board
CLEVELAND — June 23, 2026 — OverDrive announced today that veteran media and technology executive Marc DeBevoise has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Founder Steve Potash has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth transition and continuing to advance the company’s mission…