If you’ve talked at all with your team at OverDrive, you’ve probably heard about the plethora of lending models available in our Marketplace. We know that digital collection development in OverDrive is not your only job responsibility…heck, it’s probably just 1/16 of all the things...

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Summer break is almost here, but that doesn’t mean reading habits have to take a vacation. In our latest episode of Classroom Book Talk, we sat down with elementary school librarian Melanie Wood of Melanie in the Library to talk all things summer reading and...

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Every heritage month creates an opportunity for educators to elevate stories that students may not always encounter organically. As we close Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it’s a good time to pause and think about how to put that into practice, creating...

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In our latest Classroom Book Talk episode, we’re talking ALL things summer reading with Kim Ray, Director of Digital Learning and Library Services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. We also give a quick overview into Sora Sweet Reads, our summer reading program featuring simultaneous-use ebooks and audiobooks...

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In today’s classrooms, personalization isn’t optional. It’s essential, with over 7.5 million students in the U.S. - and counting – requiring learning supports to thrive academically. Sora helps schools meet this need by delivering accessible, engaging and customizable reading experiences that empower every learner. See the...

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Every March 14, classrooms celebrate Pi Day with circles, puzzles, and plenty of mathematical curiosity. But Pi Day can also be an opportunity to think about something less obvious: the role reading plays in math success. When students struggle with math, especially word problems, the...

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How can you make award-winning books feel exciting instead of like more required reading? In the second episode of Classroom Book Talk, Nick (aka Mr. Moore from @learnteachmoore) shares tips for introducing Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz favorites in ways that spark curiosity and engagement in...

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While summer can be a well-earned pause from the school year, it can also be a critical time to support students’ reading habits. With Sora, your school’s library never has to close just because your students are at home. Sora gives educators and librarians a...

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When you picture a school librarian, you might imagine quiet halls, rows of books, and the occasional “shh!” But for Angela Husband, a Cleveland, OH-area school librarian, the role is so much more. She’s a mentor, a guide, and a connector – helping students discover...

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