Features that remove barriers to reading
Features that remove barriers to reading
Whether your students are reading for class or fun, Sora offers a suite of features to make books more accessible and enjoyable.
- Simple single sign-on access
- Age-appropriate books to engage diverse populations
- Digital Class Sets provide 1:1 access to books
- Personalization and annotation tools
- In-app public library access through Public Library CONNECT
And so much more! Browse our Sora app features below.
Features designed for your youngest readers
Build reading confidence and establish the foundations for a lifelong love of books with these features and tools.
Tools to prepare your young adult readers for the next step.
Get your readers ready for the next level with books and tools to increase their deep reading skills.
Sora also supports learning personalization
No two readers are the same, which is why Sora includes features to help meet their unique needs.
Features designed for your youngest readers
Build reading confidence and establish the foundations for a lifelong love of books with these features and tools.
Multiple Formats
Ebooks, audiobooks, picture books, Read-Alongs, graphic novels and magazines
Earn Badges
Achievements and badges reward reading progress.
Reading Levels
Find appropriate books by ATOS (Accelerated Reader), Lexile score or reading level
Simple Start
Easy single sign-on access with existing school credentials
Multiple Languages
Multilingual interface in 10 languages, plus bilingual titles, world language picture books and more
Sora Extras
Provide access to learning resources like DOGOnews, the leading publisher of academic current events for language arts, science and social studies
Tools to prepare your young adult readers for the next step.
Get your readers ready for the next level with books and tools to increase their deep reading skills.
Annotations
Export notes and highlights to PDF, CSV, text file or Google Drive
Active Reading
Annotations and in-app access to definitions and Google Translate keep students seamlessly engaged with texts and increase comprehension
Sync Progress
Never lose your page: Reading progress automatically syncs across devices
Customize Reading Features
Adjustable fonts, text sizes, screen lighting and more to create a more comfortable reading experience
SEL and Sensitive Topics
Inclusive titles, books to aid your students’ SEL and more
Test Prep
Prepare students for computerized testing with digital reading practice and hundreds of test prep titles
Offline Access
Students can download titles to read offline when they have limited or no internet
Sora Extras
Provide access to learning resources like Method Learning, which provides comprehensive self-paced lessons and resources to help students prepare for the SAT and ACT, and DOGOnews, the leading publisher of academic current events for language arts, science and social studies
Sora also supports learning personalization
No two readers are the same, which is why Sora includes features to help meet their unique needs.
Dyslexic Font
For individual ebooks or throughout the app’s interface
High Contrast Mode
Colors are easier to distinguish, improving readability and app navigation
Screen Reader Support
We follow WCAG guidelines: skip links, alt text, labeled elements, logical tabbing order and more
Content Solutions
Read-Alongs, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, Hi-Lo books and content leveling
Lexile / ATOS Levels
Gauge text difficulty to determine which books are right for your students
Multilingual & App Content
Multilingual interface in 10 languages, plus hundreds of authentic and translated world language texts
Adjust Narrative Speed
Slow down or speed up narration to fit your reading needs
Tools for K-12 educators at every level
Support your curriculum, gain critical data insights, streamline your edtech and more with Sora.
Enhance Curriculum
Assign titles, purchase Class Sets, use content bundles to reserve titles for a class or select students and more to support your school’s required and supplemental reading units, whether you prescribe your own or align with an HQIM program.
Reporting
Leverage school- or student-level data like books read, total reading time, average time per session and more to help maximize your return on investment.
Integrate
Integrate Sora with your learning management system or student information system, including Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology.
Support
Sora includes dedicated support for your entire school community: implementation, curation, training, marketing and outreach and more.
Enhance Curriculum
Assign titles, purchase Class Sets, use content bundles to reserve titles for a class or select students and more to support your school’s required and supplemental reading units, whether you prescribe your own or align with an HQIM program.
Reporting
Leverage school- or student-level data like books read, total reading time, average time per session and more to help maximize your return on investment.
Integrate
Integrate Sora with your learning management system or student information system, including Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology.
Support
Sora includes dedicated support for your entire school community: implementation, curation, training, marketing and outreach and more.
See Sora in Action
TRY A BOOK IN SORAPartner with your public library
With Public Library CONNECT, students can browse, search and borrow age-appropriate titles from their local public library’s digital collection.
- Seamless access to more ebooks and audiobooks to encourage reading
- Connects students with community resources
- When the public library has opted in, students can borrow using their school credentials – no library card necessary
See why libraries are excited about Public Library CONNECT
“Public Library CONNECT is the path forward for all school districts, whether large or small, in building a quality digital collection. Not only does it automatically expand your collection, it creates a powerful relationship with your local public library. It is a win-win for both library systems because it increases usage across the board.”
Tom Nixon
Library Services Manager at Fresno Unified School District (CA)