K-12 Schools
Collection Development: Recommended Reading

Our Digital Content Librarians create recommended lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked titles to optimize your K-12 school library’s collection. Visit OverDrive Marketplace to see more & shop the latest sales and promotions!
Questions? Contact educationteam@overdrive.com
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08/11/2025 – 09/30/2025
Back to School Sale
OverDrive's annual Back to School Sale is here! Save up to 50% on thousands of juvenile and young adult ebooks and audiobooks, on sale now through the end of September. Find curated collections including new releases, diverse reads, decodables and phonics titles, emotional wellbeing titles, and so much more!
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05/14/2025 – 09/01/2025
Disney's Summer of Gods & Monsters Sale
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lightning Thief with over 50% off 100+ ebooks from Disney, now through September 1st. Fill out your collection and stock up on bestselling favorites, including all Percy Jackson titles, Rick Riordan Presents, and more. These fantastical adventures are perfect to get kids reading all summer long. Start shopping today!
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07/01/2025 – 09/30/2025
Discounted CPC Titles from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
Take advantage of discounts in the flexible Cost-Per-Circ model with Macmillan Children's Summer Reads Promotion, running now through the end of September. Bring a world of knowledge and adventure to young patrons with a variety of titles on sale, including Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, the hiliarous InvestiGators graphic novels, Bad Kitty chapter books, everlasting classics, and so much more. With title offerings set at $3.99 and lower, don't miss out on the chance to save in the promotion of the summer!
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08/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
Select English & Japanese Titles On Sale
Travel with us to Osaka, Japan this month as the next stop on our World Literary Tour takes us on an exploration of content available in Japanese from our publishing partners. While taking in the sights, be sure to browse the selection of titles on sale, including English titles, all on sale for the month of August!
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08/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
Relatable Reads for Students - On Sale Now!
This August, build a collection that speaks to your students' everyday experiences. Our Return to the Classroom Sale features 25%-50% off a curated selection of titles from North Star Editions, available in both OCOU and OverDrive Max lending models. Whether you're refreshing your classroom library or building themed collections, this sale is your chance to stock up on titles that connect with students – and fit your budget.
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08/11/2025 – 09/30/2025
Big Savings on Titles from Candlewick Press
Select titles from Candlewick Press are on sale now through the end of September in our annual Back to School Sale. Find favorites from Kate DiCamillo, Shannon Hale, Peter H. Reynolds, and more, plus series starters, graphic novels, fantasy filled adventures, there's so much to discover with this selection of titles!
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08/01/2025 – 08/15/2025
Spooky Season Sale from Capstone
Get a head start on engaging reads for spooky season with 30% off select spooky ebooks available from Capstone. Explore a hauntingly good selection of juvenile read-alongs, graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction – all perfect for producing spine-tingling shivers for young readers!
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08/06/2025 – 08/31/2025
New & On Sale from Chronicle
Take advantage of 35% savings on select titles from Chronicle, on sale now through August 31st! Find entertaining and educational picture books, diverse reads for teens, and plenty of adult nonfiction offerings covering topics like crafting and hobbies, cooking and food, history, art, personal growth and self-improvement, and more. Plus, see what's new and coming soon from Chronicle's catalog and add titles to your digital collections today!
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08/01/2025 – 09/15/2025
30% Off Select Titles from Mims House
Shop and save on select science, nature, and animal-themed titles available from Mims House, on sale now through September 15th. From colorful picture books to chapter books, discover titles that will spark curiosity in young readers and keep them coming back for more!
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08/12/2025 – 09/12/2025
End of Summer Sale on Popular Chinese Titles
From August 12 to September 12, enjoy 30% off a curated catalog of Simplified Chinese ebooks and Mandarin audiobooks perfect for native speakers, heritage learners, and language classrooms alike. Available in OCOU and OverDrive Max, these titles offer flexible access and unbeatable value.
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08/01/2025 – 09/30/2025
Over 4,000 Titles from HarperCollins Now in OverDrive Max – Extended!
Over 4,000 titles for all ages are now available in OverDrive Max (MACU) from HarperCollins Publishing. This collection includes book club favorites and popular reads like Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, and popular picks for kids with titles in the Big Nate series from Lincoln Pierce and tons of fantasy and young romance titles for teens. Reduce wait times, create book clubs, and stock up on hot titles today! Titles will be available for purchase in the ODMax lending model through September 30, 2025.
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08/01/2025 – 10/31/2025
Scholastic Stories for the Season
Scholastic's Fall 2025 Preview is bursting with fresh stories for every age. From poetic picture books to gripping middle grade adventures and thought-provoking YA reads, this season's lineup is perfect for boosting your digital collections for kids and teens.
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08/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
Nickelodeon Magic, Always Available
Nickelodeon's biggest stars are ready to hit your digital shelves. With over 600 titles featuring fan-favorite characters and storylines, including SpongeBob Squarepants, Shimmer and Shine, PAW Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more, your library can offer young readers an always available reading experience for popular titles in Cost-Per-Circ for $0.99 per checkout. Explore the full collection and bring more Nickelodeon magic to your library today.
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08/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
Middle Grade Titles from Lerner Available in OverDrive Max
With OverDrive Max, you can provide unlimited access to hundreds of middle grade titles in Lerner's catalog, all at the lowest cost per use. Keep students and young readers captivated with adventure-filled fiction and educational nonfiction in a variety of subjects. Add titles to your digital shelves today!
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08/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
End the Summer with STEM & Sustainability
Support your youngest learners with a curated collection of ebooks from Barefoot Books that focus on STEM and sustainability. These captivating reads spark curiosity and build foundational knowledge in science, technology, and environmental stewardship. Plus, the titles are available in the OverDrive Max affordable lending model, making additions to your digital collections cost-friendly!
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08/11/2025 – 09/30/2025
Walker Books Group Titles Available in OverDrive Max
For a limited time, select titles from Walker Books Group, including Candlewick Press, Holiday House, and Peachtree Publishers, are available in our OverDrive Max lending model. Perfect for always available reading, be sure to stock up on favorite reads for kids and teens from these three publishers before the lending model offering disappears!
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