Save time & stress keeping your digital books fresh with Sora Bookshelf Service
Have you ever had the thought – “There just aren’t enough hours in the day for everything I need to get done!”? (I know I have.) Are there programs you’d like to launch or resources you’d like to provide in your school that you simply…
Soak up the last of Sora Sweet Reads!
Happy August! Can you believe we’re here already? It feels like just yesterday we were announcing the start of the Sora Sweet Reads program for 2023. And, just like the Taylor Swift lyric goes (“August slipped away into a moment in time…“), the program –…
Lending and learning: Borrowing and returning digital titles.
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager If you’re using Sora in the classroom and at home, you can probably list a handful of ways digital titles make reading easier. Here are just a few: Portability: They’re accessible from multiple devices, making it easy for students and…
Drumroll: Announcing the 2023 School Stars Contest winners!
By: Emily Balser, Integrated Marketing Specialist Pencils down. The 2023 School Stars contest has come to a close and it was another year of tough competition! We had over 130 phenomenal entries spread across our 5 different submission categories. While it’s never easy to choose,…
Decoding: Why audiobooks are awesome for students
June is Audiobook Month – and as an educator, you probably have a pretty keen idea of exactly how popular audiobooks are among your students! The data shows it, too. In the Sora app this year alone, audiobook checkouts across schools worldwide have grown 17%…
3 things to do if you’re attending ISTE 2023
On your way ISTE 2023 (Jun. 25-28) next week in Philadelphia, PA? Great! The Sora reading app team is excited to reunite with old friends and get to know new partners at Booth #1504. Before you make your way to Philly, be sure to check…
Summer reading is about to get sweeter with Sora!
Just like a popsicle on a warm summer day, our 2023 batch of Sora Sweet Reads titles is sure to be a refreshing addition to your digital library. On May 15th all school partners who have opted in (if you’ve done so previously, you’re set!)…
Your end-of-school checklist – get summer-ready with Sora!
What does your end-of-school checklist look like? Does it include making sure your Sora collection is prepped and ready for the summer months? We can help you get a head start on your to do list so that no matter where your students are –…
Introducing new languages in Sora
Are your students using the Sora app’s multilingual interface? We’re excited to share that Sora is now available in two additional languages, Korean and Portuguese (Brazilian). (Plus, stay tuned – we’ll also be adding Māori later in 2023!) Your students can update Sora’s display language…
Say YAY! and save on some of the best book series for young adults
Do your young (and young-at-heart!) readers say YAY! whenever they see new additions to your Sora collection? Then we’ve got good news: from now until May 31, you can save 25-50% on some of the best book series for young adults, from #booktok favorites, to…