The Sora reading platform gives K-12 students one-tap access to ebooks, audiobooks, Read-Alongs, magazines and more on any device, at any time, using their school credentials.
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You can activate Sora for free with the no-cost Sora Starter titles that come with each platform, then build a customized collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more from our industry-best catalog to meet your school’s unique curriculum and enrichment reading needs.
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It’s easy to get started - we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Let's discuss your reading objectives and any questions you have. Once you're ready, we can set your district up with Sora.
What do your required reading lists look like? Are there titles you wish you could add? Together, we'll pick books to support your goals while staying under budget.
Once students are using Sora, you can track school- or student-level usage statistics within OverDrive Marketplace to inform future content purchases.
Every Sora platform comes preloaded with hundreds of always available titles that won’t cost your school a thing.
Once you’re ready to build your custom collection, your Sora team can work with you to deliver budget-friendly access to the books your students need.
Sora is free for student use, both in and out of school. Hundreds of titles are available for free with the Sora Starter collection, with millions of other premium titles available to fit every budget.
After launching your Sora library, students can access your school’s content by entering your unique school setup code during sign-in.
Students can access Sora on desktop, tablets or mobile devices by downloading the app from
Students can also download titles for off-line access.