Sora, where students read
A classroom-ready school reading platform that helps students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Why Sora works
Give students access to reading in multiple formats, whether you're curating for classroom use or independent exploration.
Built for learning
Sora enhances comprehension, vocabulary, and reading fluency with features like audiobooks, read-alongs, and built-in note-taking tools, all designed to support diverse learning styles.
Equity in action
Every student gets 24/7 access to high-quality ebooks and audiobooks, at school, at home, or through their connected public library, ensuring equitable access to reading materials.
Safe & seamless
Students sign in with their existing school credentials. Sora is COPPA-compliant, protects student privacy, and integrates easily with your school’s learning systems.
Smart insights
Track reading time, progress, and engagement with real-time data to inform instruction, support literacy goals, and guide content purchasing decisions.
Integrates with EdTech
Sora works with your existing LMS and SIS platforms, including Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology, so you’re not adding more to your day.
Easy to use
With intuitive, one-tap features, Sora is simple for students of all ages to navigate, and you won’t have to play tech support.
Why educators trust Sora
Educators across the world trust Sora to boost reading engagement and support curriculum goals.
With tools that strengthen reading comprehension, encourage independent reading, and support student learning across subjects, Sora helps students grow as confident, capable readers in a digital world.
Award-winning excellence
Who we are
Certified B corporation
Sora is a product of OverDrive, a certified B Corporation headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. As a B Corp, OverDrive meets rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. These principles shape how we serve libraries, schools, and communities worldwide.
Our story
Sora was created in 2018 to help every student discover the joy of reading. Built for today’s classrooms, Sora provides equitable, anytime‑anywhere access to ebooks, audiobooks, and curriculum titles. The platform supports educators and inspires learners everywhere.
Join 63,000+ schools transforming literacy with Sora
We're on a mission to make reading accessible, engaging, and transformative for every K-12 student. Together, we can build a future where every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading.
Ready to bring Sora to your school?
Contact us to learn how Sora can support your students' reading journey and transform literacy outcomes in your school or district.
