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What it is

Sora is a free student reading app for borrowing and reading digital books and other school-provided content. Depending on a school’s collection, students may find ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics. They locate their school or enter its setup code, then sign in with student credentials. Reading tools include holds, samples, lists, notes, highlights, statistics, goals, and achievements. Books can download over Wi-Fi for offline use; mobile readers can stream until they are on Wi-Fi. Students may add a public library and borrow with a library card where available, though account type can affect which books are visible. Most borrowed ebooks can be sent to Kindle only at U.S. schools. Teachers can assign books to classes or individual students and use adjustable text, a dyslexic font, and accessibility and vocabulary support. Sora runs on iOS, Android, Chromebooks with Google Play, and web browsers, and works with Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology. Its free plan is free, with available titles determined by the school’s collection.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Sora is a K–12 school reading platform for building comprehension, engagement, and reading access.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Intended users
Sora is designed for K–12 students, teachers, administrators, and school librarians.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Platforms
Sora is available in a web browser and as an app for iOS, Android, and Chromebooks with Google Play.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Integrations
Sora works with learning management and student information systems, including Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Privacy
The maker says Sora is COPPA-compliant and protects student privacy.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Support
Current school partners can contact technical support or their account team, and users can consult Sora Help for troubleshooting and FAQs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · soraapp.com
Founded
1986Read 28 Sep 2026 · soraapp.com
Maker
Sora is a product of OverDrive, which the maker describes as headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Accessibility
Teachers can use dyslexic font, adjustable text, accessibility and vocabulary support to support students.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Content
Students can access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines through Sora.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
Getting started
Users find their school or enter its setup code, then sign in with student credentials.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Kindle
Most borrowed ebooks can be sent to Kindle, but this option is available only for schools in the U.S.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Offline access
Books can automatically download over Wi-Fi for offline use.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Offline reading
Books can automatically download over Wi-Fi for offline use; mobile users can stream books until they are on Wi-Fi.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Platform requirements
The app is available for iOS 10+, Android 7.1+, and Chromebooks with Google Play; Sora also works in a web browser.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Public libraries
Users can add a public library and borrow from it with a library card where available.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Public library access
Users can add a library and borrow with a library card or, in some cases, a student ID; account type may limit which books they can see.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Reading levels
Sora can show interest level, ATOS level, Lexile score, and text difficulty, though schools and titles may not include every level.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com
Reading tools
Sora includes audiobooks, read-alongs, and built-in note-taking tools to support comprehension, vocabulary, and reading fluency.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
School access
Students sign in with existing school credentials; available books depend on the school’s collection and account type.Read 5 Oct 2026 · discoversora.com
School service terms
The Sora Access Agreement incorporates OverDrive’s general Privacy Policy and Privacy Policy for Children.Read 5 Oct 2026 · company.overdrive.com
Student activity
Students can track reading statistics, goals, and achievements in the app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com

Plans and prices

Sora student reading app Free Free ebooks and audiobooks from your school; available titles depend on your school’s collection Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.soraapp.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free access to school ebooks and audiobooks.
  • Books can download for offline reading.
  • Teachers can assign books to students.
  • Reading goals and statistics are included.
  • Works with Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Schoology.

Limits

  • Available titles depend on the school’s collection.
  • Account type may limit visible public-library books.
  • Kindle sending is limited to U.S. schools.
  • Some reading-level details may be unavailable.

Who it suits

Sora is designed for students and educators using school-provided digital reading collections. It may suit students who want reading tools and offline access, and teachers assigning books to classes or individuals.

Verdict

Sora brings school reading collections, reading tools, and teacher assignments together across mobile and web platforms. The titles and some borrowing options depend on the school collection and account type.

Where Specifiction places it

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