Overdrive Digital Reading Platform (Grades K-12)

The FNSB School District used the Overdrive Digital Library to distribute our EBooks (Electronic or digital books).  These are current and classic books, many of which are in our physical library. In order to check out books from the FNSBSD Digital Library, you will need to sign on using Overdrive’s “SORA App”.  It can be accessed in several ways depending on your device. 

• SORA Apps are downloadable at the Apple and the Google Play stores by searching for “SORA” or “Overdrive”. (Other Overdrive Apps: The “Overdrive App” can be used with mixed results on Kindles.  The “Libby App” is used for Public Libraries such as the Noel Wien Library.) 
• It can also be accessed using a computer at the FNSBSD Classlink, in the Library Resources Folder.
• Finally, it can be accessed at https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200630. If you use a Kindle, this may be your best option as they have directions on how to transfer checked out material to the Kindle Device.

It is easiest to logon to SORA using the device on which you will be reading the EBook.

Getting Started with Overdrive

(from https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/2220.htm)

Step 1

Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to https://soraapp.com.

Step 2

In Sora, find FNSBSD, then sign in using your or your students S# and password.

Step 3

Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.

Step 4

Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:

• Click or tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.

• Click or tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.

Getting Started with Overdrive from Classlink

Step 1

Use the Classlink Tab to sign in to your or your student’s Classlinks.  Go to the Library Recourses Folder and open the SORA App.

Step 2

Sign in using your or your students S# and password.

Step 3

Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.

Step 4

Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:

• Click or tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.

• Click or tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.

EPIC! Books

From Audible.com

"For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

Explore the collection, select a title and start listening.

It's that easy."

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US, is now free to stream on Audible.

https://stories.audible.com/pdp/B017V54W6O?ref=adbl_ent_anon_sc_pdp_pc_

This collection contains more than 15,000 e-books chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. The collection can be searched or browsed by category. Available for 90 days (through mid-June 2020).

K-8 Online Books

Tumblebook Library (Grades K-6)

Tumblebook provides books for Grades K-6, including Novels, Picture Books, Read Along, Graphic Novels, videos and other books.  This is an online library and can be reached through the Classlink Tab.  Go to the Library Recourses Folder and then the SLED State Library Recourses.  Look for the Tumblebook App.  This has a huge selection of all level and types of books.

PebbleGo (Grades K-3)

PebbleGo provides Non-Fiction Reading about Animals, Health, Science, Social Studies, and Biographies to help you and your student explore.  This is an online site and can be reached through the Classlink Tab.  Go to the Library Recourses Folder and find the PebbleGo App.

Scholastic has a good book and activities page for all ages!

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Need a magazine for your kids read.  Time Magazine has opened up there Time for Kids.  Read it free online at https://time.com/tfk-free/.

FREE access to JLG Digital online reading platform!

With JLG Gold Standard eBooks for Elementary, Middle School and High school students, JLG Digital gives you and your readers unlimited access* to read books online from any device. There is no limit to the number of users and titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available.

https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/jlgdigital-free

Library of Congress

Library of Congress has Classic Books for Kids, Teens and Adults.  This is an online site and can be reached at http://read.gov/kids/ for the kids books.