Sora
Description
Sora is a digital reading platform used by K-12 schools to provide students with access to ebooks and audiobooks for instructional and independent reading purposes.
Developed by OverDrive Education, the platform provides schools with a curated digital library of ebooks and audiobooks accessible through web browsers and dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. Titles can be borrowed by students using their school credentials, with options for simultaneous-use licences, one-copy/one-user lending models, and cost-per-circulation arrangements.
The service supports offline reading, allowing students to download materials for use without an internet connection. Sora includes features designed for classroom integration, such as assignment tools that allow teachers to push specific titles to student devices, reading data and usage reports for educators and administrators, and shared collections between connected schools or public libraries through the partner library programme.
The platform incorporates accessibility features including adjustable text size, dyslexic fonts, read-along functionality, and translation tools. It integrates with learning management systems and single sign-on providers including Google, Microsoft, Clever, and ClassLink, enabling authentication through existing school identity systems.
The service is used in primary, secondary, and further education settings to support literacy instruction, independent reading programmes, and curriculum-aligned reading activities.
