Access to the right books for every student
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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Build a customized collection of ebooks and audiobooks
Sora provides access to a curated collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and more, designed to enhance your school’s curriculum and support diverse reading interests.
Begin with our cost-effective subscription options and gradually expand your library by building a tailored collection that aligns with the unique needs of your students and educators.
Looking for curriculum specific materials?
Looking for curriculum specific materials?
Looking for curriculum specific materials?
Why you need a digital reading strategy
Access to reading is one of the most critical equity issues of our time, with research showing correlation between more exposure to books and higher academic achievement. Download our infographic to discover how a digital reading strategy can bridge gaps and prevent your students from falling behind the curve.
Sora is your partner in reading and learning.
It’s easy to get started - we’re here to help you every step of the way.
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Let's discuss your reading objectives and any questions you have. Once you're ready, we can set your district up with Sora.
Plan your books.
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.
Use actionable data.
Once students are using Sora, you can track school- or student-level usage statistics within OverDrive Marketplace to inform future content purchases.
Learn how to get started with Sora
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Digital books to match your budget
Sora offers budget-friendly subscription options, providing an affordable way to get started with digital reading.
When you're ready to expand, the Sora team can collaborate with you to create a custom collection that meets your school or district needs while staying within budget.
- No additional costs for students or teachers
- Public Library CONNECT: Partner with your local public library to give students access to an even broader selection of books at no added cost to your school.
FAQs
Sora is available for students to use at no cost, both inside and outside the classroom.
For schools or districts that purchase a Sora subscription or build a customized library, hundreds of complimentary titles will be added to their digital collection.*
Subscription pricing varies based on the selected packages and full-time enrollment size. Subscriptions are currently available only in the US and Canada. Check out our cost-effective EbooksNow options for Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
By choosing to build a customized digital library, schools gain access to millions of premium titles for purchase through OverDrive's Marketplace, allowing them to curate a collection that fits within their budget. To get started with a customized collection, contact us to speak with a Sora representative.
*Minimum purchase necessary to access complimentary titles and available to schools in US and Canada only.
Account access to Sora is typically managed by your school's tech services department. When signing up for Sora, we'll need to connect with your IT team to configure your accounts and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
After launching your Sora library, students can access your school's content by entering your unique school setup code during sign-in, and/or by logging in using your school's preferred single sign-on (SSO) or OAuth methods (such as Google, ClassLink, etc.)
If a student is having trouble accessing Sora, we recommend reaching out to your school librarian or a member of the tech services team.
Students can access Sora on desktop, tablets or mobile devices by downloading the app from
Students can also download titles for off-line access.
Unfortunately, the Sora reading platform and the digital books offered are not available for individual homeschools or personal purchase, as Sora is exclusively available to public and private K-12 institutions.
For homeschools, we recommend using our sister app, Libby, the library reading app.
Colleges and universities can also use Libby to create a customized digital collection for their students and staff.