Sora Spotlight: Patty Jimenez, Media Center Director at Sunnyslope High School (AZ)
By: Kristen Griesmer, 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…
Final days: Save on Spanish, YA & college prep titles for your school
With summer just around the corner, it might seem early to be thinking about fall – and yet, it’ll be here before we know it! Now is the perfect time to stock up on curricular and leisure reading essentials for your entire school with our…
School Stars share how Sora has impacted remote learning
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist We’ve talked a lot about remote learning over the past few weeks, whether it’s sharing ideas to keep your students engaged or putting together free resources to get you through closures. But as we all adjust to our new normal, we’re…
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…
4 ideas to keep students reading through the summer
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist The school year is drawing to a close, and though it seems like absolutely everything is different, there is something that remains the same: we all want our kids to keep up their reading over the summer. Whether we’re teachers,…
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…
Keep learners engaged (remotely) with the Sora – Student Learning at Home kit
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist For many students, it’s been weeks (or maybe even longer) since they’ve attended traditional, in-person classes. While technology affords some teachers the opportunity to reach their learners in real-time, educators and parents continue to face the task of finding and…
SYNC Audiobooks for Teens returns for 2020, offering no-cost access in Sora
SYNC IS BACK FOR 2021! LEARN MORE HERE Gather round, audiobook enthusiasts – it’s that time of year again! SYNC Audiobooks for Teens, sponsored by AudioFile Magazine and powered by OverDrive’s Sora student reading app, returns this Thursday, April 30. Now in its 11th year…
Your remote learning resources – all in one place
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist In all of this uncertainty, one thing has remained the same: schools and libraries will always rise to the occasion to support their students and patrons during challenging times. We’ve seen some remarkable things these past few weeks: virtual book…
Sora Spotlight: Meet Shawn Maas, Media Specialist at Cypress Bay High School (FL)
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora reading app champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students….