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Follett Content and Sora Announce Exciting Partnership

In a notable collaboration, Follett Content, recognized as a premier provider of children's and young adult literature, has joined forces with the innovative Sora reading app, developed by OverDrive. This partnership is set to transform the reading and learning landscape for students, particularly those in PreK-12 educational settings. The goal is simple yet profound: to provide an enriched reading experience that integrates both print and digital formats.

For many years, Follett Content has been the go-to source for librarians who seek reliable inventory to cater to the needs of their communities. As educational institutions increasingly embrace digital resources, Sora has emerged as a frontrunner in facilitating access to a vast array of digital books. With this partnership, both organizations are committed to ensuring that every student has access to engaging and accessible reading materials, tailored to their individual preferences.

Britten Follett, CEO of Follett Content and an enthusiastic audiobook listener, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "As someone who constantly explores the audiobook world, I'm thrilled to partner with Sora to enhance the reading journeys for students everywhere! This collaboration paves the way for seamless digital content exploration, allowing librarians to dedicate more time to engaging with readers."

Renee Davenport, Vice President of Education at Sora, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing their mutual commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality reading materials. “Marrying Follett Content's respected library with Sora's digital capabilities not only streamlines workflows for educators and librarians but also fortifies their collections. Ultimately, our shared mission is to instill a love for reading in every student,” she noted.

As part of their collaboration, Follett Content and Sora are committed to enhancing multimodal learning experiences for students. By integrating print books, e-books, audiobooks, and read-alongs, they aim to empower educators to curate collections that address diverse learning needs. This comprehensive approach is designed to inspire a lifelong passion for reading among learners.

A key element of the partnership is the future accessibility of select digital titles from Sora through Titlewave, Follett's online development, ordering, and analytic tool. This integration will simplify the process for educators and librarians, enabling them to discover and select high-quality content for their institutions with greater ease.

About Follett Content

Follett Content Solutions stands as the largest provider of children's and youth print resources and solutions to PreK-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts across the United States and internationally. With over 150 years of expertise, Follett Content also plays a critical role as a supplier to public libraries. Their product offering includes books, Makerspace resources, and hands-on learning materials available through Titlewave®, the essential tool for educators and librarians.

About OverDrive

Founded in 1986 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, OverDrive is an organization with a mission to support libraries and schools globally. With a certified B Corp status since 2017, they serve over 87,000 libraries and schools across 115 countries, offering the most extensive digital catalog of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and video content. Their apps, including Libby, the Sora reading app, and Kanopy, provide seamless access to this wealth of resources for students and educators.

This partnership marks a significant step forward in how educators and librarians can support student literacy in an increasingly digital world, ensuring that every learner has the tools to succeed.